The current coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Christophe Galtier, confirmed today that Lionel Messi will play his last game with the club this weekend, in a clash against Clermont in the local championship, according to Reuters. In this way, Galtier ratifies the news that the outstanding Argentine footballer will leave the Parisian team at the end of this season. The contract of the captain of the Argentine national team with PSG expires on June 30.
“I had the privilege of managing the greatest player in the history of football. This will be his last meeting at the Parc des Princes and I hope he will be greeted with a warm welcome,” Galtier told the media.
As reported by the AFP agency in early May, Messi would have already reached an agreement to play in Saudi Arabia. Although a source close to the operation confirmed the news, the team in which he will play was not disclosed. However, it was mentioned that the “agreement is closed” and that the footballer will receive a generous sum of money for his participation in the Arab country.
Prior to this, Reuters reported that Saudi club Al Hilal presented an exorbitant offer to acquire the services of the outstanding Argentine player. The figure is rumored to range from $400 million to $600 million. If this materializes, Messi would become the player with the highest gross salary in history, surpassing the alleged 218 million dollars that Cristiano Ronaldo receives.
Among other options, the possibility of him returning to FC Barcelona or joining Inter Miami of the MLS in the United States, owned by David Beckham, has been mentioned.
Messi’s professional future will remain the subject of speculation until his father and manager, Jorge Messi, officially pronounces himself and announces the final decision. Last month, he denied any agreement of his son with any club and reiterated that “there will be nothing until the end of the season.”