FRANCE: Lionel Messi bid farewell to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Saturday, because the crew suffered a 3-2 loss to Clermont Foot. After the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, Messi’s journey with PSG will attain its finish. A dependable supply near him has claimed that he has obtained a proper supply from Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian membership, to play for them within the upcoming season. Along with Al-Hilal, there have been speculations a few potential transfer to Inter Miami or a return to Barcelona for Messi.
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the president of PSG, expressed his gratitude to Lionel Messi for his beneficial contributions throughout his two seasons with the membership. Al-Khelaifi acknowledged his function in motivating the youthful gamers and praised his instrumental function in securing back-to-back Ligue 1 championships for the crew on the Rouge & Bleu and Parc des Princes.
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Al-Khelaifi assured that the Argentine footballer and his household are of their ideas and prayers, recognizing the numerous influence he has had on Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1.
The Argentine footballer himself expressed his gratitude to PSG for the great journey he skilled in Paris. He made these remarks after his father and agent, Jorge Messi, knowledgeable PSG that they’d be parting methods when Lionel’s contract expires on June 30. PSG head coach Christophe Galtier additionally hinted at the potential of Messi leaving the crew.
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Galtier, acknowledging the privilege of teaching the best soccer participant in historical past, made statements about Messi’s potential departure. Nonetheless, PSG tried to refute Galtier’s claims by together with him in a promotional video showcasing their new 2023-2024 shirt assortment.
He has reportedly agreed to a staggering yearly contract value €350 million ($375 million) to affix Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. This transfer units the stage for an anticipated rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who at present represents Al-Nassr, as each gamers compete for the title of the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2024. Within the earlier version, Ronaldo earned $136 million in comparison with Messi’s $130 million, giving Ronaldo a slight benefit.
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Along with his two Ligue 1 championships, the Argentine footballer’s tenure at PSG can even be remembered for 2 Champions League exits within the spherical of 16, because the crew didn’t progress past that stage in consecutive seasons.
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