Pochettino, decorated with a big victory in Barcelona
[골닷컴] Reporter Man-Sung Han = Mauricio Pochettino Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) did not give much meaning to the dialogue with Lionel Messi (33), who received attention after winning a big victory in Barcelona.
PSG won a 4-1 big win in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st leg away game against Barcelona on the 17th (Korean time). On this day, Barcelona scored the opening goal with Messi succeeding in a penalty kick, but afterwards, they were severely defeated by allowing a hat-trick to Cillian Mbafe.
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However, the scene that really drew more attention was the situation where coach Pochettino had a conversation with Messi after the game. The two, from Argentina, had a short conversation after the game ended, greeting them. Messi’s contract with Barcelona ends this summer. He refused to renew his contract with Barcelona, and the possibility of a transfer to Manchester City or PSG this summer was raised.
However, coach Pochettino said that the conversation he had with Messi after his trip to Barcelona had nothing to do with his move this summer.
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Director Pochettino said through the Catalan media outlet’Tote Costa de Catalunya’, “I just spoke with Messi. I didn’t talk about his future at all.”
Meanwhile, PSG is currently targeting renewal of contracts with Mbafe and Neymar as their top priority. If PSG succeeds in signing Messi this summer after signing long-term contracts with Mbafe and Neymar, it is expected to form a strong attacking team next season.