Because of financial issues in Barcelona, Messi decided to join PSG in the summer of 2021 on a two-year deal. He played 71 times for PSG while scoring 31 goals, recording 34 assists and won his first title in 2022 with PSG.

PSG supporters who are understood to have gathered outside the home of Neymar and Messi chanting for their resignation and leave the club.

Fans were also filmed chanting for the board to resign outside club headquarters.

The club strongly condemns the action and insults of the small group of fans that took the initiative.

The club statement said, “Whatever the differences of opinion, nothing justifies such actions. The club gives its full support to its players, its staff and all those targeted by such shameful behaviour.”

Did PSG offered Messi with Contract Renewal?

Messi’s representatives made talks with PSG over a contract renewal. Everything was positive during the World Cup in Qatar not knowing that the dynamics were changing.

PSG were happy that their move to sign Messi from Barcelona was a success on and off the pitch. Things started changing after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Fans fumed that it was time for Messi to Move on.

The forward was not been performing well since the World Cup. He decided to leave the club. PSG decided for a new strategy. The club decide to focus on young players instead of signing superstar talents again.

Messi believed that he can still perform on a highest level in Europe. During this difficult time for Messi, Barcelona had made no secret of their desire to re-sign him. But at the end he decided to join MLS club Inter Miami for the bitterness of himself.

Why did PSG Suspended Messi?

One day, PSG decided to suspend Messi when he went to a personal promotional trip to Saudi Arabia without permission.

The reality was the Argentina international did asked PSG for permission to travel to the country. After postponing the trip twice due to team defeats, he decided to go.

It is understood that Messi did not get that permission. He forcefully went for the trip was therefore suspended for two games. Also he was fined two weeks’ wages after a day of meetings between the club’s Management.

He missed the games against Ligue 1 Troyes and Ajaccio. He returned the match against Auxerre on May 2, 2023.

Did Saudi Arabia Wanted Messi?

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal wanted to sign Messi in the summer of 2023. Through the backing of the country they were prepared to pay him an amount of £400m for one season. He was to market a league that already contains Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tourism minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb tweeted a welcome message for Messi. He did this hours after he had played 90 minutes of PSG’s 3-1 home defeat to Lorient.

He said, “I am happy to welcome Messi and his family to Saudi to enjoy the magical tourist destinations and authentic experiences. We welcome visitors from all around the world to experience a unique trip to Saudi Arabia and its hospitality.”

How Messi and PSG’s affair end!

Paris is the city of love but the affairs between Messi and PSG is ended in an astonishing way.

PSG decided to sign Messi on a two-year contract with the option of a third year. They again decided not to take that option for a third year. This is when he forcefully went for the trip to Saudi Arabia and got suspended for two games.

Also he was fined two weeks’ wages after a day of meetings between the club’s Management. The relationship broke.

There were talks over a new deal but PSG made it clear to Messi that perhaps they don’t value him as highly as he values himself. It was a natural time to end his time in Paris. He decided to move in a different direction.