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PSG President predicts ‘best version of Messi ever’ following underwhelming Ligue 1 season

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PSG President predicts ‘best version of Messi ever’ following underwhelming Ligue 1 season

Paris Saint Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has predicted Messi to have his best-ever season in 22/23, on the again of a disappointing first marketing campaign on the Parc des Princes.

Messi joined because the jewel within the crown of PSG’s summer time enterprise, arriving as a free agent when it emerged that Barcelona might now not preserve him on the Camp Nou.

Nevertheless, he struggled in Ligue 1, returning what’s by his requirements a measly 6 objectives and 15 assists in 26 outings.

Lionel Messi struggled in his first marketing campaign in Ligue 1, regardless of enjoying alongside Kylian Mbappe (Left). (Picture by John Berry/Getty Photos)

Now, nonetheless, Al-Khelaifi has backed the Argentine for significantly better issues this season, quashing any recommendations of a departure within the course of.

“There isn’t any doubt that Lionel Messi has received the Ballon d’Or a file seven occasions, and it was not his finest season”, he instructed Goal.

“However after greater than 20 years in Barcelona, he found a brand new nation, a brand new metropolis, a brand new league, a brand new workforce. A brand new tradition. In addition to his household, and he was injured additionally by the coronavirus.

“It was not straightforward for Messi final season, however subsequent season we’ll see the most effective model of Messi ever”, he added.

Messi below new regime

PSG is not going to be headed by Argentine Mauricio Pochettino for for much longer, with present Good boss Christophe Galtier extensively anticipated to take the recent seat within the coming days.

He, together with new director of soccer Luis Campos, is predicted to undertake a radical clearout of the PSG squad.

One man who is not going to be leaving, nonetheless, is Ander Herrera.

Talking to Spanish outlet Diario AS, he revealed that he’s settled in Paris, and is already trying ahead to subsequent season.

“I’m going to remain at PSG”, the previous Manchester United man stated.

“I’ve been right here for 3 years and I’m pleased. I wish to proceed and luxuriate in a rising membership surrounded by the most effective footballers on this planet. I really like my day by day life, the town and my teammates.”