Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after Saturday’s final Ligue 1 match of the season against Clermont Foot, coach Christoph Galtier confirmed on Thursday.
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It has long been speculated that Messi would quit PSG when his two-year deal expired after being suspended by the recently-crowned French champions in early May.
The suspension was for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
“It’s his last game at the Parc des Princes,” Galtier told reporters. “I have had the privilege of coaching the best player in football history.”
The coach said he hoped Messi would be given a good send-off.
PSG ultras have booed the forward on occasions this season.
The 35-year-old has been heavily linked in the media with Saudi club Al-Hilal.
His great rival Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi side Al-Nassr in January.
Former club FC Barcelona, where Messi had spent his entire career before financial problems meant he joined PSG, have also shown interest in his return.
But pundits say this is just a smokescreen to appease fans and the same financial constraints will prevent the Spanish champions from re-signing him.
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