<p>Paris Saint-Germain's football advisor Luis Campos says he will be "delighted" if Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi agrees to extend his contract with the French champions.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon D'Or winner achieved his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup in December but has maintained a decent run of form on his return to France.</p>.<p>He scored a key goal in the 3-1 win over Montpellier and then notched his 10th Ligue 1 goal of the season on Saturday as PSG, missing Kylian Mbappe and Neymar through injury, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-hits-winner-as-psg-come-from-behind-to-beat-toulouse-1188010.html" target="_blank">came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1</a>.</p>.<p>Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two year contract, with the option of renewing it for another, after an emotional farewell to Barcelona where he had spent his whole professional career.</p>.<p>"We are in discussions. I cannot hide that, I would love to have him involved in this project, that he can continue with us," Campos told French broadcaster <em>TF1</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/atletico-draw-with-getafe-elche-finally-win-1188004.html" target="_blank">Atletico draw with Getafe, Elche finally win</a></strong></p>.<p>"I would be delighted if he does so, but we are talking at the moment trying to achieve that goal, that Leo Messi remains with us."</p>.<p>Campos lauded Messi's recent contributions to the team especially in the win over Montpellier.</p>.<p>"At half-time I said to him 'Leo it is imperative you drag the others with you'. He replied: 'keep calm' and he produced an exceptional second-half."</p>.<p>Messi's form is just the boost PSG require with Mbappe's injury due to see him miss their Champions League Last 16 first leg clash with Bayern Munich on February 14.</p>.<p>"Losing Kylian of course is tough, I saw he was very sad about the injury," said Campos.</p>.<p>"However, then I then saw him working out in the morning so as to recuperate as fast as possible.</p>.<p>"That is the personality of a winner, of someone very special. He is already the best striker in the world."</p>
<p>Paris Saint-Germain's football advisor Luis Campos says he will be "delighted" if Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi agrees to extend his contract with the French champions.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon D'Or winner achieved his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup in December but has maintained a decent run of form on his return to France.</p>.<p>He scored a key goal in the 3-1 win over Montpellier and then notched his 10th Ligue 1 goal of the season on Saturday as PSG, missing Kylian Mbappe and Neymar through injury, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-hits-winner-as-psg-come-from-behind-to-beat-toulouse-1188010.html" target="_blank">came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1</a>.</p>.<p>Messi joined PSG in 2021 on a two year contract, with the option of renewing it for another, after an emotional farewell to Barcelona where he had spent his whole professional career.</p>.<p>"We are in discussions. I cannot hide that, I would love to have him involved in this project, that he can continue with us," Campos told French broadcaster <em>TF1</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/atletico-draw-with-getafe-elche-finally-win-1188004.html" target="_blank">Atletico draw with Getafe, Elche finally win</a></strong></p>.<p>"I would be delighted if he does so, but we are talking at the moment trying to achieve that goal, that Leo Messi remains with us."</p>.<p>Campos lauded Messi's recent contributions to the team especially in the win over Montpellier.</p>.<p>"At half-time I said to him 'Leo it is imperative you drag the others with you'. He replied: 'keep calm' and he produced an exceptional second-half."</p>.<p>Messi's form is just the boost PSG require with Mbappe's injury due to see him miss their Champions League Last 16 first leg clash with Bayern Munich on February 14.</p>.<p>"Losing Kylian of course is tough, I saw he was very sad about the injury," said Campos.</p>.<p>"However, then I then saw him working out in the morning so as to recuperate as fast as possible.</p>.<p>"That is the personality of a winner, of someone very special. He is already the best striker in the world."</p>