Official!: Messi is no longer part of PSG

He Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finally confirmed this Saturday the departure of the club from Argentinian striker Leo Messiafter two seasons in the French capital and a few hours after the last league game against Clermont at the Parc des Princes.

The news already broke on Thursday PSG coach Christopher Galtierat the press conference, but a few hours later the club itself qualified that the coach “expressed himself badly”, leaving the truth of the news up in the air.

This Saturday, which coincides with the last day of Ligue 1 in which PSG already declared themselves champions last weekend, the club itself officially announced the departure of the recent world champion with Argentina with a statement entitled “Leo, thank you”.

“Paris Saint-Germain is proud to have the best player in history in its ranks He wishes Leu much success in the rest of his career“, indicates the message.

in the same message Messi said: “Thank you to the club, the city of Paris and its residents for these two years. I wish them all the best in the future.”

for his part, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfihe pointed out that it was a “pleasure” to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner wearing the red and blue at the Parc des Princes, winning the French league twice in a row and inspiring the youngsters.

“His contribution to Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1 cannot be underestimated We wish Leo and his family all the best for the future“, the president pointed out.

At this farewell, PSG also looked back on the French adventure “Buche”, which with the number 30, he scored a total of 32 goals and provided 35 decisive passes for the Parisian club.

Messi arrived in Paris in August 2021 on a two-season deal plus a third as an option, he comes from his lifelong club, Barcelona, ​​who said they could not pay him.

After the World Cup in QatarIt looked like the player and club would activate that extra year, but in recent weeks the positions have drifted apart.

35-year-old footballer, seven-time Ballon d’Or and world champion with Argentina in 2022. transfers various offers, pharaoh from Saudi Arabia which would be the biggest contract in football history. But there are other options, such as returning to Barcelona or signing for Inter Miami.