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Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his last match for the Ligue 1 side this weekend.
The Argentina international has been strongly linked with a move away from the French club with MLS outfit Inter Miami, and Barcelona all linked.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Galtier revealed that PSG’s match against Clermont Foot on Saturday evening will be the final time Messi will pull on the French club’s shirt.
“Clermont Foot will be Messi’s final game at PSG,” Galtier said. “I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes. I hope that he will be welcomed in the best way.”
Messi’s father, Jorge, recently shut down reports that Messi’s future had already been decided with a new club chosen.
He said on social media: “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will never be made before Lionel finished the league with PSG.
“Once the season is over it will be time to analyse and see what is there, and then make a decision.
“There are always rumors and many use the name of Lionel to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure that there is nothing with anyone.
“Neither verbal, nor signed, nor agreed, and there will not be until the end of the season.”
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