LEADERSHIP
Lionel Messi will play his final game for Paris St-Germain (PSG) against Clermont on Saturday, says manager Christophe Galtier.
It was reported in May that the 35-year-old Argentina forward would leave when his contract ends this summer.
Messi, who joined on a free transfer from Barcelona in July 2021, helped PSG win two successive Ligue 1 titles.
“I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football.
“This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes,” said Galtier.
PSG increased security at the homes of Messi, forward Neymar, midfielder Marco Verratti and Galtier last month following protest from fans.
It followed a defeat by Lorient and Messi being suspended for two weeks after travelling to Saudi Arabia without PSG’s permission. He later apologised to his team-mates.
Messi captained Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup and, following his return from the tournament, appeared set to stay at PSG…
