Lionel Messi Could Leave PSG After Just One Year

Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain could end after just one season, with one source claiming he could leave if the club don't reach one target.

So far the forward hasn't found his form in Ligue 1, scoring just one goal in 11 appearances in the league. Things have been better in the Champions League at least, with five in five for the Argentine.

And apparently if that scoring form doesn't continue in Europe, and Messi can't help PSG become European champions for the first time, then Messi could walk.

"Messi will always miss the "modus vivendi" he had in Barcelona," former Barcelona midfielder Lobo Carrasco told El Chiringuito TV.

"If PSG don't win the Champions League then this year is going to be a long one.

"I don't think he regrets his decision in a sporting sense, but on a personal level he realised [he made a mistake]."

Messi is currently recovering from Covid, and missed the French giants first game of the new year, when they beat Vannes in the Coup de France.

The forward is expected to be back in time for the Ligue 1 game against struggling Lyon, who are currently seven points off the top four in 13th, but he's still been criticised.

"You must always respect your coach, this is what I was taught in Clairefontaine," the former winger said.

"...Pochettino was not updated as to where Messi was, and that explains a lot of things. This is not a good thing and I think it is very shocking from Messi."