Paris St Germain’s Lionel Messi throughout coaching on June 1, 2023. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Lionel Messi will play his final sport for Paris St Germain towards Clermont on Saturday, coach Christophe Galtier mentioned on Thursday, as he known as on followers to present the Argentina ahead a heat send-off on the Parc des Princes.
Messi, who has 21 targets and 20 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, moved to the French capital from Barcelona in 2021 on a two-year contract.
The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar and likewise boasts a report seven Ballon d’Or awards, gained the Ligue 1 title within the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons with PSG in addition to the French Tremendous Cup in July 2022.
“I had the privilege of teaching one of the best participant within the historical past of soccer. This might be his final match on the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he’ll obtain the warmest of welcomes,” Galtier informed reporters on Thursday.
Final month, French media reported that Messi was suspended for 2 weeks after an unauthorized journey to Saudi Arabia when he was supposed to coach together with his group following their 3-1 defeat at dwelling to Lorient within the league.
“This 12 months, he has been an essential a part of the group, all the time accessible. I don’t suppose any of the feedback or criticisms are justified,” Galtier mentioned.
“He’s all the time been there for the group. It’s been an amazing privilege to accompany him all through the season.”
Messi’s future at PSG had been the topic of a lot hypothesis just lately, with a supply near the Argentina captain telling Reuters that he had obtained a proper provide to affix Saudi Arabian membership Al-Hilal subsequent season.
He has additionally been linked within the media with a transfer again to boyhood membership Barcelona, with the USA’ Main League Soccer membership Inter Miami additionally being touted as a potential vacation spot.
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