Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced that they will not be extending Lionel Messi‘s contract following his suspension for the controversial Saudi Arabia trip. News About Nigeria reports.
The Argentine football star, who joined PSG in August 2021, has been serving a three-match ban for participating in the friendly match held in Saudi Arabia.
Messi’s participation in the friendly match drew criticism from human rights organizations, who accused him of ignoring the human rights abuses committed by the Saudi Arabian government.
The Argentine footballer later apologized for his actions, saying that he was not aware of the political implications of the trip.
Despite Messi’s apology, PSG has decided not to extend his contract, which was set to expire at the end of the current season. The club released a statement saying that they had decided to part ways with Messi due to his actions and the negative impact they had on the club’s image.
“The decision not to extend Lionel Messi’s contract was not an easy one, but we believe it is the right one given the circumstances,” the statement read. “We are committed to upholding our values and principles as a club, and we cannot condone actions that go against them.”
The decision not to extend Messi’s contract is a major blow for PSG, who had hoped to build a strong team around the Argentine superstar.
Messi had played a key role in PSG’s success this season, scoring 27 goals and providing 16 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.
Messi’s future is now uncertain, with many speculating that he may return to his former club, Barcelona, or seek a new challenge elsewhere.
Despite the setback, Messi remains one of the most talented footballers in the world, and his contributions to the sport are sure to be remembered for years to come.
