Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) paid tribute to Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos as the club officially announced their impending departures at the end of the season.
Both Messi and Ramos, who joined PSG in the summer of 2021, were included in the team for PSG’s last game of the season against Clermont Foot, despite suffering a 3-2 defeat.
Despite the unexpected loss, PSG remained committed to honoring the iconic duo. Following the conclusion of their final match on Saturday, the club presented Messi and Ramos with plaques as a gesture of appreciation for their contributions during their time at the club.
This display of recognition showcased the respect and gratitude PSG holds for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and the seasoned Spanish defender.
In photos making the rounds on the internet, seen by Sports Brief, Ramos and Messi flaunted their memorabilia given by the club in the dressing room as they said their final goodbyes to their soon-to-be ex-teammates.
While Ramos and Messi added to their trophy collection after joining PSG, the pair struggled to reach the expected target of guiding the club to European glory, per GOAL.
Where next for Ramos, Messi?
According to Mirror, Ramos, a bona fide legend at Real Madrid, has been linked with a move back to Spain, while Saudi Arabian clubs are reportedly keen to take him to the Middle East.
In a similar turn of events for the 2022 World Cup winner, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have circled Messi with a big money move while La Liga champions FC Barcelona are also bent on bringing him back to Camp Nou.
Messi says goodbye
In a related publication, Lionel Messi said goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain after the club confirmed that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will leave at the end of the season, Sports Brief reported.
In an anticlimax to his farewell game against Clermont Foot on Saturday, Messi’s final game for PSG and possibly his last outing in European football – ended in defeat.
It was not the perfect end Messi envisaged having missed a couple of chances, including a sitter after being put through on goal by Mbappe, while he was also subjected to boos by some section of PSG fans at the Parc des Princes.