Lionel Messi was booed by the Paris Saint-Germain fans in his farewell game for the club.
Prior to their final game of the season, PSG boss Christophe Galtier revealed that Messi would be leaving this summer.
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Messi featured for the Ligue 1 champions for the last time in their home clash against Clermont on Saturday night, which ended in 3-2 defeat.
He was booed during the match and then again during the trophy presentation when his name was read out.
Ahead of kick-off, PSG confirmed that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will leave ahead of next season.
They said: “After two seasons in the French capital, Leo Messi’s adventure with Paris Saint-Germain will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.
“The club would like to extend its warmest thanks to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who also lifted a Trophée des Champions and two Ligue 1 titles with Les Rouge et Bleu.”
It’s been reported that a move to Saudi Arabia could be announced on Tuesday, with Al Hilal keen to be the third club of his career.
Ahead of his departure Messi bid farewell to PSG, a club where has continued to win trophies during his illustrious career.
He said: “I would like to thank the club, the city of Paris and its people for these two years. I wish you all the best for the future.”
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Messi signed for PSG as a free agent in 2021 after leaving Barcelona, for whom he made 778 appearances.
A return to the Camp Nou has been suggested but a move to Saudi Arabia appears more likely.
The Argentinian World Cup winner will leave the French capital with two Ligue 1 titles to his name.
He scored 32 goals in all competitions for the club.