Lionel Messi's departure from PSG: Find out what the player's next steps are

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Lionel Messi's departure from PSG is no longer news, the Argentine player, who is currently away from the team, has a contract with the club until the end of the current season. European season

According to reports in Spain, it appears he has already found a new club.

This European season, Messi has accumulated a total of 20 goals and 19 assists in 37 games played.

What will Lionel Messi's next team be?

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Lionel Messi's departure from PSG generated great expectations among fans of the idol around the world.

For example, Barcelona had great interest in having the player next season, however, this return will not happen. 

According to information from the Spanish TV program El Chiringuito, Lionel Messi is headed to Saudi Arabia.

According to this source, Messi has already closed an agreement with Al-Hilal, one of the main teams in the Arab country. 

His arrival to the team is scheduled for mid-year. Furthermore, there is speculation about the possibility of other players such as Sérgio Busquets and Jordi Alba also reinforcing the team.

If this transfer comes to fruition, we will once again have the football rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, both playing for different teams.

Lionel Messi's departure from PSG raises expectations

Lionel Messi's situation is very uncertain, as the talented Argentine player faces great possibilities of not renewing his contract with PSG due to a recent controversy. 

Messi was caught in Saudi Arabia without the club's permission, resulting in a fine of two weeks' wages and the inability to participate in matches.

On May 5, the athlete issued an official note apologizing and justifying his absence from a PSG training session in Saudi Arabia. 

Furthermore, player Messi stated that he mistakenly believed he would have a day off after the game, and apologized to everyone involved. 

Lionel Messi's situation remains unclear at the moment as he deals with the fallout from this controversial episode.

Al-Hilal could be the player's new team

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As reported by the “AFP” portal, there was information that the Argentine had already signed a contract with the Saudi club. 

However, his father and manager denied these rumors through social media and stated that the decision will only be made after the season ends.

Jorge Messi declared: “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will never be made before Lionel completes the season with PSG. Once the season is over, it will be time to analyze and evaluate options before making a decision.” 

Furthermore, he highlighted that it is disrespectful for “targeted” people to use his son's name to gain notoriety, without providing any proof. 

Finally, he reaffirmed that there was no decision taken, not even verbally, as was reported

“There are always rumors and many use Lionel's name to stand out, but the truth is one: we can guarantee that there is nothing wrong with anyone. Nothing has been verbalized, signed or agreed, and there will be nothing until the season ends”, added Jorge Messi.

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Bruna Cezario
Bruna Cezario
Digital content writer since 2019, I currently live in France, I have a degree in Administration from the University of São Paulo, passionate about travel, digital marketing and news. It is truly a pleasure to help you understand more about these subjects!