The News That Messi Will Go To PSG Makes Shares In France Soar

JAKARTA - Shares in companies involved in French football rose on Monday, as expectations grew that Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi would move to Paris Saint Germain (PSG).

Shares in Olympique Lyon rose 0.9 percent, while shares in TV group TF1 and Canal Plus owner Vivendi rose 1.3 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. This is due to Messi's move to PSG which is likely to increase the overall number of views for French football.

Messi at a press conference on Sunday confirmed he was in talks with PSG about a possible move to the club.

Previously, the 34-year-old was expected to stay at Barcelona for a much lower salary, but Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club was not prepared to take the risk given their poor financial condition.

There are three clubs that want Messi to join, namely Inter Milan, Manchester City and PSG.

Italian club Inter Milan is reportedly ready to spend 260 million euros (Rp 4.52 trillion) to bring Messi to his club.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, who is Messi's former mentor, are ready to welcome him to the club.

Meanwhile, PSG are also ready to do anything so that Messi can join and play with Neymar and Mbappe.