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Lionel Messi has apparently grown frustrated with PSG's failure to perform in the Champions League as well as the club fans booing at him. Credits: Twitter

Lionel Messi is close to signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, which has Barcelona fans worried. While the negotiations are on between Messi’s representatives and the Ligue 1 giants for an extension with, the Argentine uploaded a mysterious image on Instagram. The Parisians have been negotiating to prolong Lionel Messi’s stay at the Parc des Princes. After the conclusion of the current campaign, the Argentine icon’s contract with PSG will expire.

When news broke that their former attacker had rejected the French side’s initial offer for a new deal, Barcelona supporters had rejoiced. However, their joy could be about to meet with its expiry date as Messi’s latest social media update suggests the 35-year-old is already shooting a sequence to announce his contract extension in Paris.

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The Barca fans are still hopeful that Lionel Messi will return to the club when his PSG contract expires at the end of current season. Credits: Twitter

Lionel Messi’s Instagram post has fans worried

Lionel Messi posted a photo of himself sitting in a chair on Instagram along with an emoticon for a video camera. Many fans are coming to the conclusion that the Argentine’s post is a screenshot of an interview where he confirms his new deal with PSG. After departing the club in 2021, Messi’s return to the Camp Nou was eagerly anticipated by Barcelona supporters.

Yet his cryptic post might indicate that a meeting with the Argentine is unlikely. Here are how the Catalan fans reacted to the Word Cup winner’s snapshot:

Lionel Messi has been in incredible form for PSG this season, recording 17 goals and 16 assists in 28 games across all competitions. After leaving Barcelona two years ago, he has had his best season to date at the Parc des Princes. The Argentine needs to improve significantly to top his productive 2011–12 Blaugrana season. In 60 games, he scored an incredible 73 goals and contributed 32 assists. The renowned attacker’s return to the club is eagerly anticipated by the Camp Nou supporters.