Amid speculation linking him with a move to MLS side Inter Miami, worlds collided as franchise co-owner Beckham posed for a picture with Messi upon meeting him at PSG’s Camp des Loges training complex. Alongside the two of them was midfield maestro Marco Verratti, who played with Beckham during his stint in Paris in 2013.
Messi’s PSG future has been up in the air for much of the current campaign, despite his improved form during his second season at the Parc des Princes.
Since returning from his World Cup triumph, contract talks have slowed and it is now expected that he will leave the club for free this summer. Beckham’s Inter Miami have long been touted as a possible destination, making a visit to his former club all the more interesting, but Barcelona are also expected to do everything they can to bring the Argentine back to the club.
As a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Messi has the pick of the bunch when choosing his next step. However, given his wage demands and the financial limitations of some of the clubs pursuing him, his future does not yet appear to be decided.
Beckham, who also played for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, moved from the MLS outfit to the French giants in January 2013, signing a five-month deal and revealing his salary from the stint would be donated to a local children’s charity.
He made 14 appearances in all competitions that season, 10 in Ligue 1, as Les Parisiens secured a league title, before he retired that summer.
Another picture with PSG defender Marquinhos showed Beckham proudly holding up this season’s jersey.
David Beckham made a happy return to Paris Saint-Germain as he met up with their players
The shirt had ‘Beckham 32’ printed on the back, referencing his squad number from his spell 10 years ago.
Christophe Galtier’s side won their last match 2-1 against Angers to move eight points clear of second-placed Marseille in the league table with six games left this season.
Up next, Messi, Mbappe and Co host Lorient on Sunday.
He smiled as he held up this season’s jersey with his name and old squad number on the back
Becks finished his career with the French giants, winning Ligue 1 in the 2012-2013 campaign
