Paris Saint-Germain ultras have been filmed chanting "“Messi, hijo de p*ta” [son of a b****] outside the club's headquarters, amid what looks like a sour end to Lionel Messi's time in France.
The World Cup winner is on the verge of a second Ligue 1 title with Les Parisiens but has been suspended and fined by the club after taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without manager Christophe Galtier's permission. A summer exit appears all but done, though his destination still hangs in the balance.
Messi isn't the only member of PSG's star-studded squad who could find himself on the move in the summer. Neymar has also been linked with a move away, and the Brazilian confirmed fans had come to his home in France.
“They’ve just left my door,” Neymar wrote on social media in relation to the supporters. The Brazil international has not played for PSG since February when he picked up an injury in a 4-3 victory over Lille.
Mirror Football exclusively revealed that Neymar's future, as well as that of France star Kylian Mbappe, is expected to come under scrutiny as president Nasser Al-Khelaifi oversees a change in approach. This is on top of the club no longer prioritising a new deal for Messi, who is out of contract this summer, with fans making their feelings known.
Les Parisiens look set to prioritise young players and French talents, rather than experienced big-name stars. This means Mbappe is not expected to leave, despite reports of Premier League interest, but 31-year-old Neymar could find himself on the move.
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There will be a number of options on the table for Messi, with reports of a record-breaking deal in Saudi Arabia. Former club Barca have also made their intentions clear, though, with vice-president Rafa Yuste laying out the club's stance over a potential return.
"Leo and his family know the affection we have for them," Rafa Yuste said in March. "I participated in the [contract] negotiations that in the end did not come to fruition unfortunately and I still have that thorn in my side.
"Of course, I would love to see him return and I am sure that many fans share my feeling. I believe beautiful stories in life have to have happy endings and that's why we are in contact with Messi, of course.
"When you're in love with a person, you lose contact but you want to continue being in love and I think Leo is also in love with Barca and the city of Barcelona. I think fate will make it possible. Let's see if we can have Leo back in Barcelona."
