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Lionel Messi to leave PSG – Christophe Galtier confirms

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Lionel Messi has been in form this season at League 1 contributing 21 goals and 20 assists in all competitions this season., he is now poised to face a new challenge. This is despite the fact that the has been featured in PSG’s latest kit promo.

The seven time Ballon d’OR winner moved to PSG in 2021 from Barcelona. and is now being linked to a move in Saudi Arabia after a said palatable offer. The Saudi Arabia speculations are linked to his visit earlier last month which saw him subsequently suspended for the unsanctioned trip.

In addition, the president of the Saudi FA is on record expressing his interest in Messi. This means he will once again go head-head with Christiano Ronaldo. Messi’s return to Camp Nou has been the talk of Spain in recent weeks.

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On Thursday Galtier confirmed that Lionel Messi will be leaving as soon as his contract expires. He hinted that PSG’s match against Clermont on June 3 will be Leo’s last match at Parc des Prince. Christophe Garlier said,

“I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes against Clermont on June 3,”

“This year, he has been an important part of the team, always available. I don’t think any of the comments or criticisms are justified. He’s always been there for the team. It’s been a great privilege to accompany him throughout the season.”

There was an option to extend his initial two-year deal worth £25m per year after taxes inclusive of bonuses by another 12 months. It seems this will not happen.

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