Neymar has wished Lionel Messi well as the Argentine prepares to leave Paris Sait-Gerêmai after two seasons, although he admitted things “did not go as we thought” at the French club.
During his last match for PSG on Saturday, Lionel Messi was booed by the team’s supporters as Clermont staged an improbable comeback to win 3-2 at the Parc des Princes.
Before the start of the game, PSG confirmed their parting ways with the Argentine star, after coach Christophe Galtier omitted to mention him in his press conference.
Now, Messi is considering a possible return to Barcelona, where he played alongside Neymar for four seasons between 2013 and 2017, or a possible move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, in search of a lucrative contract.
Neymar took to Instagram to pay tribute to his friend, posting two photos of them together in the PSG dressing room.
Neymar returned the favor to his friend Lionel Messi as the Argentine prepares to leave PSG.
Neymar admitted that not everything went according to plan during Messi’s two seasons in Paris.
Lionel Messi was booed by PSG supporters in his last appearance for the French champions club.
In a message posted on social media, Neymar wrote: “Brother… it didn’t turn out as we expected, but we gave it our all. It was a pleasure to share two more years with you. Good luck in your new stage and be happy. I love you”.
Although Messi helped PSG win back-to-back Ligue 1 titles since his arrival from Barcelona in 2021, his efforts for Champions League glory proved difficult.
Although Messi, 35, has expressed his desire to return to Barcelona, the club may not be able to afford his salary and comply with La Liga’s strict tax regulations.
On the other hand, Al-Hilal have offered Messi a staggering £345m per season to join the Saudi Pro League, following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.
PSG manager Galtier confirmed in a press conference that Messi would be leaving the club, with Saudi Arabia as one of his possible destinations.
“We congratulate Messi on his last game at PSG,” Galtier said. “It was a privilege to train the best player in the history of football. It will be his last game at the Parc des Princes”.
Sources close to Al-Hilal are convinced that Messi will sign with the Saudi club next Tuesday.
Despite boasting a stellar lineup that included Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar (from left to right), PSG failed to win the Champions League.
On the last day of the season, Clermont posted a 3-2 victory over PSG at the Parc des Princes.
Messi fired a golden opportunity for PSG in the second half to boost more of the family
After the crushing 3-2 loss to Cleröt, the team with the smallest lead in Ligυe 1, PSG players were introduced to the fans and there were sackings for Messi, as well as Neyar and manager Christophe Galtier.
Messi leaves Paris 22 months after he greeted her with expectant hysteria in the French capital.
His game was also whistled when he supported before kickoff. And when she fired on a clear chance to copy Kylia MƄappe’s pass in the second half at 2-2, there were more boos.
