“Lionel Messi Opens Up About Rebuilding His Life Post-Barcelona and Facing Challenges at PSG”
The football world was rocked by Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona in 2021, marking the end of his long-standing tenure at the club since joining at the tender age of 13.
Amid tears and emotions, Messi bid a tearful farewell on his departure at a hastily arranged press conference before embarking on a new journey with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
However, his transition to the French capital was not without its challenges, as the superstar initially grappled with settling into his new surroundings at PSG.
THE BROADER PERSPECTIVE
After a challenging debut season with PSG, Messi rebounded strongly, tallying 16 goals and 16 assists in Ligue 1 during the 2022-23 campaign.
While he secured two league titles with PSG, his efforts fell short of clinching the coveted Champions League trophy, drawing criticism during his stint in France.
Recent reports from Sports Buddy included Lionel Messi in the list of the richest footballers in the world for 2024.
Opting for a fresh start, Messi transitioned to Inter Miami after his departure from Barcelona swiftly adapting to life in the United States alongside his family. His seamless integration has made him an instant fan favorite at the MLS club.
LIONEL MESSI ON HIS DEPARTURE
According to Goal, Messi shared his challenges after his departure from Barcelona and his transition to PSG on the Big Time podcast, expressing the difficulty of leaving behind his successful tenure at Barcelona and hastily adapting to a new life in Paris.
“The change was difficult when I went to PSG, because I was doing very well in Barcelona and I planned to stay there. I was not prepared to leave, everything happened very quickly, I had to rebuild my life from one day to the next. I got to know another league, another club, a new locker room. It was a change that we were not looking for and that is why it was difficult at first.”
Reflecting on his early days at Camp Nou, where he arrived as a teenager from Argentina, Messi acknowledged the initial struggles of adapting to a new environment but found solace and joy in playing football for Barcelona. He expressed gratitude towards the club for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious career.