The appearance of the “chip” in Saudi Arabia was the straw that broke the camel’s back, but the problems came long before. Mistakes from fans and heavy criticism from the French press also played a role in its revival.
Messi’s days at PSG are numbered. At least that’s what they say in France. A union which lasted only two seasons and which will end with the Parisian team facing the Argentine star. There was no Champions League or the planetary domination that was projected when the former Barcelona player joined forces with Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappé, only international disappointments and very tough positions against the world champion, thing unthinkable during his presentation at the Parc des Princes.
In fact, the relationship ended up exploding because of a controversy. If it is true that the criticisms of certain fractions of the French team have been whistling the trans-Andean for some time, until a few weeks ago the position of Paris Saint-Germain was to renew Messi. But everything broke down on Tuesday.
A trip by the Rosario native to Saudi Arabia has angered PSG management as said activity has not been reported to the club. Moreover, it all happened 48 hours after the 3-1 home loss to Lorient, closing the gap to second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1. That’s why they are going to cut him from the squad for two weeks. without pay and give him will say goodbye at the end of the season.
“Lionel Messi’s trip to Saudi Arabia, without warning Paris Saint-Germain, went down so badly with the Parisian management that the decision was made not to extend his star’s contract” advancement The Team.
But that’s not the only problem the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has had during his time in the French capital, and that is that in recent months he has been the main target of fan gaffes. A situation which began in the second half of the season and which even prompted many to come out to defend him. “It’s very hard. He gave a lot in the first half of the season but we can’t expect everything from him.” exposed Christophe Galtier one of the first times the Argentine was criticized.
“It’s annoying to hear the whistles of the Parque de los Príncipes stadium. You can’t whistle one of the best players in the team with 13 goals and 13 assists in the league, in addition to the other 4 goals in the Champions League ”, was another of the comments in defense of the Chip. This time, from Thierry Henry, his former teammate at Barcelona.
And now that it was unofficially known that Leo wouldn’t renew, the fans turned against him. A group of fans dedicated a chant to him at the gates of the club’s headquarters which read “Messi son of a bitch”.
To all these episodes, we must also add the complications of PSG with financial fair play. The Paris team’s constant signings of millionaires made FIFA keep their eyes on them. A renewal of Messi was going to mean a significant economic effort, which could leave them above the authorized limit.
Destination Barcelona?
Without PSG on the horizon, everything seems to indicate that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona in June. A return eagerly awaited by fans of the culé, who unlike the French do honor to the Argentinian even if he has not yet seen his jersey.
Since the rumor of a possible return started, the Camp Nou have seen fans chanting Messi’s name in the 10th minute of every game. There is even talk of possible levers to register the contract of who is the best player in the history of Barcelona.
The Qatar 2022 MVP wants to leave bad feelings behind. The club of your life is waiting for you. Only time and Barca’s financial situation with La Liga will tell if the reunion is official. For now, they are already waiting for it with songs and not with gaffes.
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