PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has finally spoken out on Lionel Messi’s departure from the French Ligue 1 champions.
Mbappe stated that Messi’s departure from PSG was not good news, adding that the Argentina World Cup winner did not receive the respect he deserved in France.
Messi has already stated that he will leave PSG when his contract expires at the end of this month.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will sign a free transfer with Inter Miami.
Mbappe is speaking out for the first time about Messi’s departure from PSG.
The France international told Gazzetta (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter):
“He’s one of the greatest players in the history of football. It’s never good news when someone like Messi leaves.
“I don’t quite understand why so many people were so relieved that he was gone. He didn’t get the respect he deserved in France.”