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Unsanctioned Saudi Arabian trips, less pitch time than Barcelona, disappointing Champions League form... the eight reasons why Lionel Messi's time at PSG went wrong

Lionel Messi's exit from Paris Saint-Germain has been confirmed by Christophe Galtier just two years after the the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner signed for the Ligue 1 giants.

Messi's current deal at the Parc des Princes expires in the summer - after agreeing a two-year contract in 2021 - and the scramble to sign the Argentina star has already begun.

Former club Barcelona have been favourites to sign Messi of late, while Inter Miami have emerged as a potential option. While Manchester City, Chelsea and even Newcastle are said to be in the running.