It was announced on Thursday (1) that Lionel Messi is preparing to leave Paris Saint-Germain. During a press conference, coach Christophe Galtier confirmed that the Argentine player will play his last match for the club on Saturday (3) at 4 PM (Brasília time) against Clermont in the final round of the French Championship. The game will be broadcasted by ESPN on Star+.
Galtier expressed his gratitude for having had the opportunity to coach what he considers the greatest player in the history of football. He emphasized that the match against Clermont will be the last time Messi plays at Parc des Princes. The superstar’s contract expires on June 30th.
ESPN confirmed in early May that Lionel Messi was determined to leave PSG. According to information obtained by the report, Messi’s trip to Saudi Arabia to fulfill sponsorship commitments without the club’s consent further strained the already troubled relationship between the Argentine player and the team.
Sources reported that this situation caused “tension” in the locker room, with several players expressing dissatisfaction with the incident.
The future of Lionel Messi remains uncertain, with several options being speculated. Barcelona still desires to repatriate the player, while Al Hilal, driven by financial resources, also shows interest in signing him.
Inter Miami, of Major League Soccer (MLS), under the presidency of David Beckham, dreams of bringing Messi to the North American league and may make an offer for his signing.
Furthermore, Newell’s Old Boys, the club where Messi took his first steps in football, nurtures the dream of welcoming the star back home.