Lionel Messi’s transfer to the MLS is imminent, according to former goalkeeper and MLS expert Shep Messing.

WHAT HAPPENED? The transfer of Lionel Messi (35) to the MLS is imminent. At least that’s what former goalkeeper Shep Messing (73), who now works as a TV expert, claims. Accordingly, it will not be long before the commitment of the Paris Saint-Germain striker in the US professional league is announced.

WHAT WAS SAID: “It’s going to happen and it’s going to happen soon,” Messing said on the MLS 360 show about Messi’s potential move to MLS. Messing, who once took part in the Olympic Games with the US national team, referred to “insider information” without going into any further detail.

WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND? Messi’s contract with PSG expires in the summer. According to information from GOAL and SPOX because of the high salary demands of the 35-year-old. The MLS is repeatedly mentioned as a possible target for Messi, David Beckham’s club Inter Miami shows concrete interest.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber had a few weeks ago The Athletic stresses that he would love to have the superstar in his league and that you have to ‘think outside the box’ to avoid the salary cap for Messi. Otherwise, the striker, who currently earns around 40 million euros a year in Paris, would hardly be able to make a move to the USA palatable.

Also this week, a report appeared in the Sport on, according to which the owners of all MLS clubs had discussed paying Messi’s salary together in order to bring him into the league as an attraction and driving force. Allegedly, Messi should even be able to choose his new club.

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A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS: The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has made 32 competitive appearances for PSG this season, scoring 18 goals and providing 17 assists.