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Lionel Messi to leave PSG after two years, head coach Christophe Galtier confirms

Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain after two years at the club, head coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday.

ESPN reported last month that Messi would leave PSG when his contract expires this summer, with the forward considering a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

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Galter told a news conference ahead of PSG's final Ligue 1 match of the season against Clement Foot: "I had the privilege of managing the best player in the history of football.