Lionel Messi reportedly took one final parting shot at Paris Saint-Germain before leaving France, as he advised Kylian Mbappe to find a new challenge.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has bid his own farewells to Parc des Princes, with the Argentine icon revealing that he will be heading to the United States for a fresh start with MLS side Inter Miami.
Messi is moving to America as a free agent, with the decision taken not to extend another contract in Europe.
There has been talk of Mbappe heading in a similar direction, with the France international revealing that he will not be triggering a clause in his terms that would keep him on PSG’s books until 2025.
The 24-year-old forward is now being heavily linked with Real Madrid once again – having come close to joining them in each of the last two years.
According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Messi has urged Mbappe to sever ties with PSG. He is said to have told a talented colleague that may one day follow in his footsteps as a Golden Ball winner: “I prefer that you go to Barca. But if you want to go to Madrid, do it, you deserve a real winning project.”