Monday, 17th February, 2014
Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi has too much respect for Barcelona and Real Madrid to ever plot a sneak transfer attack on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
PSG's financial strengths have always made them prime for being linked with the duo, especially Messi.
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The Argentine was understood to be subject to a €250m offer from PSG, but that was quickly denied by all and sundry at Barcelona.
With Al-Khelaifi aiming to retain the Ligue 1 title, and eyeing a Champions League crown, the focus will always be on the next big signing.
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However, the Qatari told Catalan daily Sport: "The Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stuff is media created. It's good for the media but it is not good for the clubs – for Real Madrid or Barcelona or us.
"Messi and Cristiano are comfortable in Barcelona and Madrid. I respect these two clubs and have a good relationship with their presidents.
"I respect them a lot. If I were looking for a player from either of the two clubs, I would go talk to the president. Messi and Cristiano are happy at their clubs. And I respect that."
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