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Lionel Messi's announcement to leave Paris Saint Germain to Inter Miami was shocking for some of his teammates, especially for Kylian Mbappe. After also confirming his decision not to renew his contract with PSG, the striker talked to the Gazzetta dello Sport and went on full-sincere mood when talking about the Argentinian superstar.
"He's one of greatest player in the history of football. It's never good news when someone like Messi leaves. I don't quite understand why so many people were so relieved that he was gone. He didn't get the respect he deserved in ", he said to the Italian media.
The duo Mbappe and Messi made up at PSG came with some great achievements for Paris Saint Germain in the Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but they failed to win the Champions League, which was the main goal from the team's owner Nasser Al-Khelaiffi. Maintaining a high payroll became very difficult for Paris Saint Germain, with an all-star team that didn't reach the most important trophy in UEFA.
Lionel Messi also had other things in mind. With offers from Barcelona, the team where he succeeded for decades, and Inter Miami, he opted for the offer from the MLS to, in his own words, be away from the spotlight and being able to spend some more time with his family.
Kylian Mbappe's deal with PSG will be over in 2024. After that, he will become a free agent and will be able to negotiate with any team he wants.