Lionel Messi's father Jorge has seemingly poured cold water on a sensational return to Barcelona. Messi has been linked with a move back to the Camp Nou in recent weeks with contract talks at Paris Saint-Germain having yet to produce an agreement.
According to ESPN, Messi has verbally agreed to stay at the French champions but an acceptable offer has not been made with more meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
Inter Miami - the MLS franchise part owned by David Beckham - are another side who reportedly hold an interest in signing Messi and up until a few months ago, had been confident of taking him to America.
However, following his World Cup triumph with Argentina, Messi is thought to be keen on staying in Europe. ALSO READ: 'Wouldn't be available' - Neville questions Weghorst's struggles at Man United But it does not appear as though Barcelona will win the race for his signature with Jorge telling reporters: "I don't think he will return [to Barcelona], the conditions are not there.
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