Argentinian icon Lionel Messi will leave PSG at the end of the season, it has been confirmed by their manager Christophe Galtier.
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Lionel Messi to leave PSG
Messi has scored 21 goals and provided 20 assists across 40 appearances for the Parisian side this season. Included in that tally is 16 goals and 16 assists from 31 Ligue 1 appearances. Not a bad way for the 35-year-old to bow out after a little under two years in the French capital. The great man was unable to help steer them to Champions League glory, however.
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PSG coach Christophe Galtier confirms Saturday’s match against Clermont will be Leo Messi’s final game for the club:
“I had a privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football.” 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EsM9f8nJt5
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 1, 2023
What next for the great man?
The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League and Al Hilal. We couldn’t see another installment of the LM10 CR7 rivalry, could we? Time will tell. There are also some tenuous stories linking Messi with a return to Barcelona, or a linkup with David Beckham at Inter Miami.
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