Are you going somewhere, Lionel? Messi scrubs and packs his bags in new Louis Vuitton advert – as the Argentine star’s future at PSG remains up in the air with his contract expiring this summer
- Lionel Messi is the face of Louis Vuitton’s new Horizon’s Never End campaign
- The Argentinian stars in a series of images dressed in a suit with branded luggage
- Messi’s future is still unclear as his contract with PSG expires this summer
Lionel Messi has swapped his football kit and boots for the best of Louis Vuitton as the face of the famed fashion brand’s new Horizon’s Never End campaign.
After causing a stir at the fashion label in an ad featuring his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the World Cup, Messi has rekindled his relationship with LV and gone solo for the launch of this new campaign.
During the Horizon’s Never End campaign on their website, the fashion house explained the ethos behind the collection.
“The new Louis Vuitton campaign celebrates the spirit of travel and pays homage to the Iconic Horizon collection.”
‘In a series of images taken by photographer and filmmaker Glen Luchford, football legend Lionel Messi is captured on his way to his next destination, accompanied by his Horizon suitcase. The Louis Vuitton Horizon line, symbolic of the heritage of the Maison, offers unprecedented perspectives and infinite freedom.’
Lionel Messi shows his smarter side as the face of Louis Vuitton’s new ad campaign
Lionel Messi helps Louis Vuitton launch the new Horizon’s Never End campaign on their social media platforms
The image tweeted by Louis Vuitton shows Messi dressed perfectly in a smart black suit and shoes, sitting in what appears to be a departure lounge and surrounded by luggage bearing the famous logo.
It’s a picture with an ironic undertone as the PSG star’s club future is unclear and he’s about to pack his bags for new pastures.
Messi’s contract with the French champions expires at the end of the season and the 35-year-old is not expected to sign a new contract with the club.
Instead, he has reportedly set his sights on an emotional return to Barcelona and is awaiting a call from club president Joan Laporta before agreeing to a possible reunion with the Catalans.
Barcelona are not the only club linked to a transfer from Messi. MLS side Inter Miami are eager to bring him to the United States, while there is interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal who have offered the World Cup winner a £350 million. annual contract.
Messi’s future at club level remains unclear as the PSG star’s contract expires in the summer