Lionel Messi 'will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season'

Lionel Messi 'will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season', according to sensational reports.

Messi's unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia appears to have completely broken the relationship between the player and the club, with a move away in the summer expected.

That's according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims Jorge Messi has 'communicated the decision' to PSG.

The bombshell news comes after Messi was handed a two-week suspension by the French giants after travelling to the Middle East without the club's permission for a commercial deal.

The trip followed PSG's home defeat to Lorient on Sunday, where the 35-year-old played the full 90 minutes.

He will not train or play for PSG during the period of his suspension, meaning he will miss league games against Troyes and Ajaccio.

The World Cup winner is in his second campaign at PSG following his switch from Barcelona in the summer of 2021.

He helped his side win the league title last season, with the club looking well-placed to defend their title this term.

Lionel Messi in action for Paris Saint-Germain. Image: Alamy

Messi has 31 goals in 71 appearances for PSG, who acquired his services after tabling a hugely lucrative contract.

As for his next move, the Argentine has been strongly linked with a move back to Barca, who are believed to be keen on re-signing him ahead of the 2023/24 term.

Messi is also attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, where, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo currently plies his trade. He joined Al Nassr following the termination of his Manchester United contract.