PSG's Pochettino confirms Messi rumors
Yesterday, Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi, whose contract expired at the end of last season, will leave the club.
over a new deal before the Catalan club announced today that the Argentinean will not return to Camp Nou because of economic and structural obstacles.
that Messi has started his transfer and was in contact with his compatriot Pochettino on Thursday evening. Negotiations on behalf of Paris Saint-Germain by Nasser Al-Khelaif will continue soon.
Talking at a press conference, Pochettino confirmed sporting director Leonardo and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi are looking into making further additions to the first-team squad.
"As I said before, we are focused on the start of the season," the PSG boss said.
"At the same time, the club is working hard and discreetly in the transfer window to improve the team in order to reach the goals set for this year.
"Regarding Messi, we know what happened yesterday, but we are focused on the Troyes game and the desire to have a good game to start the season.
"Leonardo and our chairman are working to improve the team."
When the subject of Messi was raised again later, Pochettino replied: "In Messi's case, it's the quality of a player of this caliber that counts.
"The club works hard, assesses options and of course Messi is one. But our priority is to prepare well for the match against Troyes."
, with Real Madrid reportedly determined to sign the former Monaco star.
"He is at the disposal of the team," Pochettino said. "There is a high percentage chance that he will start the game."
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