PSG Coach Confirms Lionel Messi’s Departure at End of Season

PSG coach announces Messi’s departure at the end of the season

The 35-year-old Argentine’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season. Messi will play his last match for the French club on June 3

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Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier said at a press conference that Argentine striker Lionel Messi will leave the club at the end of the season. Coach’s words leads The team.

“I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. The match against Clermont will be Leo’s last at the Parc des Princes, Galtier said.

PSG will host Clermont on the 38th round of the French Championship on June 3.

On May 27, the Parisian club won the tournament ahead of schedule.

Messi has made 40 appearances this season, scoring 21 goals and making 20 assists.

In early May, the Spanish television program El Chiringuito reported that Messi had agreed to a move to the Saudi Al-Hilal, which he asked for $660 million a year. A source from the AFP agency called the transfer of Messi to the Saudi club a “decided issue”.

The team informed about the possible transfer of the Argentinean to Inter Miami with a subsequent loan to Barcelona.

Messi has been playing for PSG since 2021. In early April, L’Equipe learned of the Argentine’s unwillingness to renew his contract on the condition of a significant pay cut.