Leo Messi Transfer: Messi's Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul invites him to Atletico Madrid amidst Barca return rumours

Leo Messi Transfer: Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-German is in doubt after club’s elimination from the Champions League round of 16. Several reports from Spain have claimed that the World Cup winner is set to rejoin FC Barcelona. Notably, the Argentine’s contract with Ligue 1 club is set to expire in June this year. Meanwhile, Messi has been also linked to David Beckham’s Inter Miami, who have been targetting the 35-year-old for the last couple of seasons. Amidst all the transfer rumours, Messi’s Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul has invited the PSG star to join Atletico Madrid. Follow La Liga LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN

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In an interview with Manu Carreno on ‘The Stringer’ of Cadena SER, De Paul opened up about his Argentina skipper and hailed him as an ‘Alien’. The midfielder didn’t shy away from singing high praises for the 35-year-old and admitted that what Messi does on the pitch is ‘magic’.

“What Leo Messi does is magic. You live with the surprise of what he will do and never finish understanding it. He’s an alien. When you think he doesn’t see you, he leaves you alone against the goalkeeper, when you think he’s tired, he has a march more… it never ceases to amaze you,” the Argentine said.

Rodrigo de Paul on Messi’s contract extension with PSG in doubt: “So… he should come to Atléti!”, told @ellarguero 🇦🇷 #Atleti

“Everyone wants a player like Joao Félix. He’s not here due to football things, but here at Atletico we love him – we want him”. pic.twitter.com/OQczC0V6IK

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 17, 2023

“Let Messi come here [Atletico Madrid]. We tell Angelito [Correa] to give him 10 and we look for an apartment in the centre of Madrid,” De Paul added.

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Apart from Messi, De Paul also opened up about Atletico Madrid’s boss Diago Simone and his future with the club. The 28-year-old also talked about whether Simone will take charge of the Argentina team in future.

“It’s up to him. It is true that this [Atlético de Madrid] is his home and he has everything here. The affection of the people, the respect… but I also believe that he has the illusion of being able to lead his country. I have discussed with him how to listen to the anthem on the field, they are things that cannot be compared and there are moments for everything. Because of the career he’s had, I think when he wants it he’s going to have the opportunity,” De Paul said.