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Christophe Galtier confirms Lionel Messi will leave PSG

It is confirmed, Lionel Messi will leave Paris this summer...

Written by: Michael Smith
Last update: July 5, 2023 02:00:00 am BST

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Lionel Messi will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Christophe Galtier has confirmed that the seven-time Balon d’Or winner will not renew his contract.

Saturday’s clash with Clement Foot will be his final game in a PSG shirt.

Galtier: “It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes”

Lionel Messi of PSG during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match Paris Saint Germain v Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on January 11, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM 2M83A5F Lionel Messi of PSG during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match Paris Saint Germain v Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on January 11, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM (Alamy Stock Photo)

Speaking ahead of the weekend’s final round of Ligue 1 fixtures, Galtier announced Messi’s departure.

Galtier said: “I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football.

“It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes against Clermont.”

This season he has enjoyed a productive campaign on a personal level with 41 goals and assists in 40 appearances.

However, in both his seasons at the Parc des Princes, the French club were eliminated from the Champions League in the Round of 16.

Now, speculation will really start to heat up as to where he will play next.

He has been linked to Saudi Arabia, the MLS and a return to Barcelona.

Michael Smith

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