Mr. Feynman
Editor|Mr. Feynman
First, the background and authenticity of the news of Messi's departure from Paris
In the early morning of the 4th, in the 38th round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain will play Clermont at home.
At the pre-match press conference on the evening of the 1st, Paris coach Galtier confirmed that Messi will leave Greater Paris at the end of the season. Galtier said: "I have had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football and this weekend is his last game at the Parc des Princes in Paris. ”
'Messi has been an important part of the squad this season and I don't think the critics are justified at all, and it is an honour to be with him throughout the season.
So, how true is this news? According to the French media Le Team and Le Parisien, the news is well founded and the two sides have reached an agreement. Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Alhellaifi has also expressed his thanks and blessings to Messi and expressed respect for Messi's personal choice.
Second, the reasons and impact of Messi's departure from Paris
So why did Messi leave Paris Saint-Germain? What impact will his departure have on Paris Saint-Germain and himself?
According to media analysis, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain for the following reasons:
- First, they are unwilling to cut salaries. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and fiscal equity policies, Paris Saint-Germain is facing financial difficulties and needs to cut salary expenses. As a result, the club asked Messi for a salary cut, hoping that he could go from 40 million euros a year to 30 million euros. However, Messi did not accept this condition, he believes that he has made great sacrifices and compromises, and is unwilling to reduce his value and status.
- The second is dissatisfaction with the dressing room. After joining Paris Saint-Germain, Messi did not get the respect and trust he expected. There are obvious contradictions and estrangements between him and his teammates. They lack cooperation and tacit understanding on the field, and lack communication and friendship off the field. There are also factions and small groups within the dressing room, resulting in a lack of unity and cohesion in the team.
- The third is not to adapt to Ligue 1. After moving to Ligue 1, Messi found that Ligue 1 was different from what he imagined. The intensity and level of competition in Ligue 1 is not as good as La Liga, which makes Messi bored and bored. The level of refereeing and protection in Ligue 1 is also inferior to that of La Liga, so Messi often suffers malicious fouls and injuries from opponents. The style and rhythm of Ligue 1 are also not suitable for Messi's style of play and characteristics, making it difficult for Messi to play his strengths and charms.
Messi's departure from Paris Saint-Germain will have the following effects on both sides:
- For Paris Saint-Germain, the loss of one of the greatest players in the history of football is undoubtedly a major loss. Although Messi did not help the team achieve the top goal of winning the Champions League, he is still the most important core and soul of the team in attack. Without Messi, the team will lose a lot of goals and assists, as well as a lot of attraction and appeal.
- For Messi, leaving a big club full of ambition and strength is also a risk and a challenge. Although he has not fully adapted and integrated with Paris Saint-Germain, he still has the opportunity to play alongside top stars such as Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and show himself on the highest stage in Europe. If he chooses to leave Europe for other regions or return to play for Argentina, he could lose a lot of competitiveness and influence.
3. Where might Messi go after leaving?
At the moment, there are two theories about Messi's future - one is to return to Barça, and the other is to play in the Saudi league.
According to Spanish media outlet Relevo, Messi himself gave Barca 10 days to confirm whether signing him was feasible and wanted to return the number 10 shirt.
Because Barca need to cut expenses by 200 million euros to sign Messi, although the departure of Sergio Busquets, Alba and others has reduced the team's salary, the team still needs to cut 100 million euros.
On the Saudi side, Riyadh Crescent has prepared an offer of 1.2 billion euros for 2 years - according to foreign media, Messi's father is very interested in the Saudi contract, but Messi still hopes to find the possibility of staying in Europe.
So, of the two options, where is Messi more likely to go?
- If Messi chooses to return to Barca, he will return to his hometown and the haven of his heart, reunite with his old friends and coaches, put on his favorite number 10 shirt again and play for his favorite team. This is undoubtedly an emotional satisfaction and sense of belonging for Messi. However, returning to Barca also means that Messi has to face Barca's current difficulties and challenges, including the team's financial crisis, aging squad, and declining competitiveness. Whether Messi can lead Barca back to glory is also unknown.
- If Messi chooses to play in the Saudi league, he will be offered a sky-high contract that provides sufficient financial security and quality of life for himself and his family. This is undoubtedly a material satisfaction and sense of security for Messi. However, playing in the Saudi league also means that Messi will give up the stage of Europe's top league, which is not commensurate with his level of competition and prestige. Whether Messi will be able to adapt to the environment and level of the Saudi league is also unknown.
epilogue
In short, Messi's departure from Paris Saint-Germain is a regrettable and regrettable decision, and his future direction is also a topic of concern and anticipation. Wherever he ends up, we hope that he will be happy and happy, that he can continue to use his talents and charms, and that he can make more contributions and legends to the sport of football.