Inter Miami has been in talks this week to acquire Atletico Madrid midfielder and Messi’s Argentine World Cup-winning teammate Rodrigo De Paul during this summer’s transfer window, according to multiple reports.

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But despite Petit’s claims, The Athletic reporter David Orseitns says Inter Miami are “extremely confident” they will be able to persuade Messi to sign an extension. ‘We are not friends’ – Lionel Messi makes honest Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry admission