PSG manager Christophe Galtier confirms Messi's exit

Lionel Messi was influential to PSG's attack in both seasons in France

PSG manager Christophe Galtier confirms Messi's exit

Stephen Oladehinde 13:42 - 01.06.2023

Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Lionel Messi will be leaving the club at the end of the season after much speculation.

The Argentine has been linked with a move away from France in the last few months after several incidents with fans and unauthorised travels.

The PSG star was reported to have received several offers from Saudi Arabia and a possible return to Barcelona after speculation of him leaving the French giants.

However, it has been confirmed by manager Galtier that he will be leaving PSG at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Lionel Messi, PSG star player
Lionel Messi, PSG star player

Galtier pleased to coach Messi

The PSG manager has expressed his pleasure after being given the opportunity to coach the best player in the world after confirming the Argentines' exit.

Messi who has been influential in PSG’s performance this season has scored 27 goals and provided 23 assists in all competitions this season and helped them secure their second league title in a row.

According to Fabrizio Romano’s tweet, PSG manager Christophe Galtier has just confirmed that Leo Messi will leave PSG at the end of the season.

Galtier said, “I had a 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”.

Neymar could leave PSG in the summer

Neymar could also leave PSG in the summer after being linked with a move in recent weeks, with Manchester United monitoring his situation. 

The Brazilian was said to have skipped PSG’s trophy celebration for a Formula 1's race event at the weekend which triggered more rumours regarding his exit.

In recent weeks, the 30-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, and it has been claimed that United has made an approach to PSG for their star player.

A deal to take Neymar away from PSG would have to be big because he has four more years left on his lengthy contract.