“Sad to See How (Lionel) Messi Left” – After Kylian Mbappe’s Ugly Exit, PSG at Risk of Self-Destruction, Warns Ex-Chelsea Star

Kylian Mbappe’s exit has left a huge hole in PSG’s sporting project. The club has lost their best goalscorer from not just last season but in their entire history. As Luis Enrique ponders over how to replace the prolific Frenchman, the club has been given a warning. A former Chelsea player believes that the way in which Mbappe and Lionel Messi’s exits have been handled is not a good look for the club. According to him, this could have huge ramifications for further big-name signings!

On the ESPN FC show, Frank Leboeuf gave his opinion on Kylian Mbappe’s unceremonious exit. The pundit said, “We never know what really been agreed between the two camps and it’s hard.” It’s sad to see how Messi left it’s sad to see how Mbappe left.” He also added that PSG’s deeds could cause ‘damages‘ in the future. Considering how Mbappe and Messi, two of the greatest players, have been treated, this could dissuade players from signing for PSG in the future.

Notably, Lionel Messi’s PSG stint practically came to an end after their UCL exit in 2023. The World Cup winner missed a practice session without permission for a sponsorship visit to Saudi Arabia. This angered club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who gave La Pulga a two-week suspension. Messi’s camp was already hesitating over a new deal and this was the last straw for them.

In contrast, PSG’s problem with Kylian Mbappe stems from him leaving as a free agent. He had refused to sign a new contract and was barred from training with the first team in preseason. Although he was reinstated into team training soon after, things could have been much worse for the Frenchman.

Kylian Mbappe reveals how Luis Enrique ‘saved’ him

There were reports of a rocky relationship between Kylian Mbappe and manager Luis Enrique. The Spaniard had publicly criticized the Frenchman for his performances and used to substitute him regularly in matches. But it turns out that Enrique was Mbappe’s biggest supporter. In a recent interview, Mbappe revealed some truth bombs regarding PSG’s treatment of him.

The Frenchman said, “PSG told in my face that I was never gonna play this season! Paris Saint-Germain sent me that clear message in July but 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞.” It’s not known what Enrique told the PSG administration. Regardless, his tactics worked, as Kylian Mbappe played 48 matches and returned his coach’s faith with a stunning return of 44 goals. For Mbappe, the tough time is seemingly over, as he confirmed to be ‘happy’ at his Real Madrid move.