LIONEL MESSI was reportedly considering a sensational reunion with ex-Barcelona pal Luis Suarez at Atletico Madrid.
Atletico allegedly approached the Argentine in a last-minute bid to steal him from Paris Saint-Germain’s clutches, according to Ignacio Miguélez.
The LaLiga champions’ boss Diego Simeone directly contacted Messi himself to try and complete a deal, Miguelez claims.
And he also alleges that the 34-year-old and his family were tempted to take up Simeone’s offer.
If fellow Argentine Simeone had managed to complete his proposed Messi coup, it would’ve seen him link up with Suarez at the Metropolitano Stadium.
The pair built a strong bond together at Barca, and wreaked havoc on opposition defences afterSuarez joined them in 2014 for £75million.
The ex-Liverpool man went on to provide 47 assists for Messi, and Messi returned the favour by assisting Suarez 37 times during their six years together.
To top it off they scored a combined total of 478 goals between them, which helped Barca lift 13 trophies, including four LaLiga titles and one Champions League.
Their bromance was brought to an abrupt end when Barca boss Ronald Koeman shipped Suarez to Atletico last September.
They’ve remained close ever since and were pictured eating out together with their wives in Madrid in May.
It was also alleged that Suarez had even tried to get Messi to Atletico himself in recent times.
But any hopes of their on-pitch reunion has been dashed by PSG, who announced Messi’s signing earlier today.
PSG confirmed the signing by sharing a teasing video on social media, containing Messi’s Argentina shirt and six Ballon d’Or awards.
Passionate PSG supporters arrived at Le Bourget airport on Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the footballing legend.
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There were also plenty of fans at the club’s Parc des Princes stadium and on the streets of Paris as Messi appeared in the French capital.
The four-time Champions League winner waved to his adoring supporters from a window at Le Bourget airport wearing a Paris top.
Messi’s contract is yet to be formally announced but it’s believed to be a two-year deal with the option of a third.
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