Image rights, the last obstacle to the transfer of Lionel Messi to PSG

Given the prolonged and dramatic saga of Neymar’s eventual move to Paris, the possible arrival of Lionel Messi in the French capital has, so far, come a long way at a surprisingly professional pace and in a short period of time. , being almost out of the blue last week.

The 34-year-old was expected in Paris yesterday but, as CMR reported, he is staying at Barcelona and will do so until a full deal is struck, and apparently is in no rush to make a move. Meanwhile, events are unfolding at a brisk pace elsewhere, with PSG and Messi’s social media followers seeing a marked increase and even Parisian tourism is set to benefit as a bump.

According to The team However, it was a deal on player image rights that became the final obstacle to reaching a deal amid what the sports daily describes as “24-hour meetings” for the hierarchy of players. PSG clubs as well as to administer the staff with the logistics surrounding the almost as delicate move. Images of Messi relaxing by his swimming pool continue to contrast with the frenzied events in the corridors of the Parc des Princes.