Although they're best friends, what Neymar did so that Lionel Messi leaves PSG

Lionel Messi continues to define his future, since as we all know, he has a contract until the end of the season with Paris Saint Germain and at this point, it is very likely that his renewal will not end up taking place. The essential factor? the sports project of the French team that fails to convince the Argentine star.

From the high commands of Qatar, Nasser Al-Khelaifi has the obligation to do everything possible to agree on the renewal of Leo Messi. Although there was a first rapprochement between both parties, from L'Equipe they affirm that the continuity of the Argentine star in Parque de los Príncipes seems increasingly distant.

The truth is that the Financial Fair Play is cornering PSG regarding salary. Messi earns around 3.37 million euros gross per month, a little less than Neymar and three times less than Kylian Mbappé. The trident of the French team receives a high salary and this is a problem to meet the requirements of the Financial Fair Play.

Neymar Jr could be key for Leo Messi to leave PSG and this is because the Brazilian star has a contract until 2027 with the Parisian entity. Although Nasser Al-Khelaifi had intentions of selling Neymar, his high salary means that not every team can pay what the 31-year-old attacker wants. For this reason, Messi's exit would be the easiest of the three.

The FC Barcelona rubs the hands

The Blaugrana team is attentive to what can happen with Messi, since in the event of an exit, Joan Laporta will do everything possible to try to convince the world champion with Argentina. The truth is that Barcelona will not be able to face a high salary and is only willing to offer Messi between 6 and 7 million euros a year. It will be up to him whether to return to his love club or look for other paths.