Lionel Messi has conveyed a sincere farewell to Paris Saint-Germain following his two-year tenure in France, as he approaches an imminent decision regarding his future move. It is anticipated that the Argentine star will be joining Al-Hilal.
Amid intense speculation about his future destination, the Argentina captain has bid farewell to the Parisian club. While his first season in the French capital may have been underwhelming, the 2022-23 campaign proved to be remarkable as he secured the long-awaited World Cup trophy and recorded an impressive tally of 21 goals and 20 assists across all competitions.
Expressing his thoughts to ESPN, Messi shared, “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to represent PSG — I thoroughly enjoyed playing alongside this talented team. I extend my gratitude to the club for providing me with a wonderful experience in Paris.” Though not the most emotionally charged statement, considering the distressing nature of his departure from Barcelona, it is evident that the Argentine star wasn’t overjoyed about the move to Ligue 1. Now, after two seasons, his time in France has come to an end.
Looking at the broader perspective, there is an increasing buzz surrounding Messi’s potential next club, with reports suggesting that Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal is close to finalizing a deal with the World Cup champion. It is stated that the club aims to make an official announcement about the signing within a few days, successfully fending off interest from other clubs like Inter Miami and Barcelona.
What lies ahead? The decision now rests in Messi’s hands, as stated by Al-Hilal. Will he share the same enthusiasm for a move to Saudi Arabia as his long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo? The Portuguese forward recently expressed his delight over the arrival of more European stars in the Saudi league, and it appears that his wish may indeed come true.
