Lionel Messi: Where next after Paris Saint-Germain? Barcelona, Saudi Arabia and Miami options assessed

04.05.2023 - 13:39 eurosport.com

Lionel Messi’s sojourn in the French capital appears to be coming to an end with the Argentina captain set to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

After almost two years, the love affair is well and truly over in a relationship which never seemed to be an ideal fit in the first place.

Ad An unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia and the subsequent two-week suspension handed to Messi looks to be the final nail in the coffin and ends this unhappy union between club and player.

TransfersMessi offered record-breaking £320m-per-year Saudi contract — Paper Round15 HOURS AGO His forced departure from Barcelona and subsequent move to PSG was reminiscent of a jilted lover looking for a rebound romance that was doomed to fail from the start.

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Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time. Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up.

Barcelona will struggle to match huge Al Hilal offer for free agent Lionel Messi - Paper Round

Messi faces choice between Barca and Al Hilal Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Lionel Messi could earn 400 million euros (£351m) a year if he joins Al Hilal. Ad Barcelona, however, would struggle to put together a rival package. Ligue 1Messi to start for PSG against Ajaccio to bring an end to exile21 HOURS AGO “Lionel Messi is expected to depart Paris Saint-Germain this summer, when his contract runs out, but he has yet to make a final decision on his future,” the paper states.

Lionel Messi Set For Return As PSG Farewell Looms Ahead Of Saudi Arabia Move

Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner sat out last weekend's win at Troyes after missing a training session to fulfil commitments in his role as a Saudi tourism ambassador. The Argentine later apologised to the club and his team-mates, and resumed training with PSG on Monday, but his time at the Parc des Princes is coming to a sad end.

Lionel Messi camp deny PSG star has agreed move to Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi’s father has denied reports the World Cup winner has agreed to sign for any club next season, after it was claimed on Tuesday that a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia was “a done deal”.

Soccer fans speculate Lionel Messi's future after Saudi Arabia trip, suspension

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Lionel Messi Leaves Paris Saint Germain On Low Note: Report

Lionel Messi's uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. For his legions of admirers, the debate about Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history was officially put to bed when he led Argentina to the title in Qatar in December. But his career at the highest level in Europe appears to have finished on a low note. Messi was suspended by PSG last week for making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.