What was clear from earlier tonight only received official confirmation, PSG said goodbye to Lionel Messi who is leaving Paris after two seasons.

The coach Galtier confirmed two days agoand that Messi will not continue in Paris, and his next career move should be known in the coming weeks.

For now, a return to Barcelona is in play, and he is also linked with Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia, who reportedly offers him a contract of 1.2 billion euros for two years.

"It was a pleasure to watch Messi for two years in Paris, he was an inspiration to young footballers and his contribution to the club cannot be underestimated. We wish him all the best in the future", announced the first man of the club, Nasser Al Khelaifi.

Après deux saisons passées dans la capitale, l'aventure entre Leo Messi et le Paris Saint-Germain prendra fin au terme de l'exercise 2022-23.

Le Club souhaite, avec une émotion certaine, beaucoup d'autres succès à Leo pour la suite de sa career. #MerciMessi ????????

- Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) June 3, 2023