Paris Saint Germain Announces Departure of Lionel Messi from the Team

He Paris Saint Germain made official the departure of Lionel Messi from the team through a video on their official social networks, which was published prior to the match against Clermont. The team thanked “the seven-time Ballon d’Or, winner with our jersey of a Champions Trophy and two French championship titles.”

He official announcement of the club on the subject indicates that Messi will leave PSG at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. That is to say will play his last game with the team this Saturday June 3, 2023 at the Parc des Princes against Clermont on the last day of Ligue 1, with the title already decided in favor of the Parisian team.

Last Thursday June 1 Christophe Galtier announced the news at a press conference. “I have had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. This will be his last game at the Parque de los Príncipesand I hope you receive the warmest of welcomes,” he said. However, at that time the club denied the information that they are making official today.

Own Messi also confirmed the information prior to the official announcement in an interview with ESPN. She said that she was “Very happy to have been able to represent PSG. I really enjoyed playing in this team and with such good players. I want to thank the club for a wonderful experience in Paris.”

The official statement of PSG indicates that Messi leaves the Parisian club with 32 goals scored and 35 assists. In his first year with the team crowned champion of the French league and took home Ballon d’Or during the same season.

Although there is still no official information on what will be the new team of Lionel Messi There are several theories and rumors. The news agency Reuters assured that the argentinian received an offer to join Saudi club Al-Hilal next season and so on play once again in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo. Some rumors indicate that also could sign with Inter MiamiThe team of David Beckham. The fans do not rule out the possibility of his return to Barcelona and even to Argentina.