NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario
    Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario
    Sports

    Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario

    Written by Rajdeep Saha
    May 04, 2023 | 05:57 pm 2 min read
    Lionel Messi set to leave Paris Saint-Germain: Decoding the scenario
    Earlier this week, Messi was handed a two-week suspension for an unauthorized Saudi Arabia trip

    Football superstar Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his current contract expires. Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup win in Qatar, had reached an 'agreement in principle' to extend his stay for another year. However, according to BBC, neither the club nor the player now wants to sign the deal. We decode the scenario.

    Why does this story matter?

    Messi is unconvinced PSG can compete at the top in Europe, due to financial issues. Also, across his two seasons here, PSG failed to win the Champions League. However, they look set to win successive Ligue 1 honors. Meanwhile, PSG want to focus on developing young talent. Earlier this week, Messi was handed a two-week suspension for an unauthorized Saudi Arabia trip.

    How did it come to this?

    Messi and his camp have doubts regarding PSG's pull in the market for the upcoming season due to the club's compliance with Financial Fair Play rules. Also, PSG had an offer for Messi for months but the player delayed his commitment on the same leading to the club doubt his future in Paris. And now the two-week suspension was the final kill.

    Fans fed up with Messi

    PSG's supporters' association issued a statement calling on fans to gather around the club's premises to protest against Messi. Hundreds of fans showed up with megaphones, flares and banners as a tense situation unfolded. Not just this but the fans also went outside Neymar's house in Paris calling for his ouster as well. Messi, who is barred from training, may never return for PSG.

    Messi's numbers at PSG

    In the ongoing Ligue 1 season, Messi has 15 goals and 15 assists. He managed four goals and four assists in the UCL, besides one goal in the French Super Cup. In 2021-22, he managed 11 goals and 14 assists across competitions.

    What next for Messi?

    Barcelona are keen to bring Messi back to the club, however, the La Liga leaders face severe financial difficulties and a move is unlikely as per reports. Messi is however keen to stay in Europe but there are no other suitors. Outside Europe, Messi has interest from Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal has a 400m euros offer ready.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Lionel Messi
    Paris Saint-Germain
    Football
    Ligue 1
    UEFA Champions League

    Lionel Messi

    Lionel Messi handed a two-week suspension by PSG: Here's why Paris Saint-Germain
    Karim Benzema becomes fourth-highest scorer in La Liga history: Stats Karim Benzema
    Lionel Messi scripts this unique record in Ligue 1: Stats Ligue 1
    Kylian Mbappe enters Ligue 1 record books: Key stats Ligue 1

    Paris Saint-Germain

    Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's European club goals record Lionel Messi
    Lionel Messi: Decoding the possible destinations for him next season Lionel Messi
    Lionel Messi becomes 2nd player with 800 career goals: Stats  Lionel Messi
    Kylian Mbappe equals Edinson Cavani's Ligue 1 record for PSG Kylian Mbappe

    Football

    Manchester City race to 1,000 goals under Pep Guardiola: Stats Pep Guardiola
    Erling Haaland scripts Premier League history as City win: Stats Erling Haaland
    Premier League title race, Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1: Key stats Arsenal FC
    Erling Haaland: Decoding his Premier League stats this season Premier League

    Ligue 1

    Lionel Messi races to 300 club career assists: Key stats Lionel Messi
    Decoding the stats of Lionel Messi for PSG in 2022-23 Lionel Messi
    Kylian Mbappe becomes Paris Saint-Germain's all-time leading scorer: Key stats Kylian Mbappe
    Kylian Mbappe becomes joint-top scorer for Paris Saint-Germain: Key stats Kylian Mbappe

    UEFA Champions League

    UEFA Champions League 2022-23: Decoding the four semi-finalists Manchester City
    Erling Haaland becomes fastest to 35 Champions League goals: Stats Erling Haaland
    Manchester City reach Champions League 2022-23 semis: Key stats Manchester City
    Karim Benzema completes 150 Champions League matches: Decoding his stats Karim Benzema
    Next News Article

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023