Inter Miami’s standout player Lionel Messi has openly discussed the challenges he faced in transitioning after his departure from Barcelona in 2021.
Having been associated with Barcelona since the age of 13, Messi departed the LaLiga giants following the expiration of his contract. The 36-year-old then made a move to Paris Saint-Germain, where he initially struggled to adapt to life in the French capital.
Despite encountering difficulties in his debut season with PSG, Messi found his footing and delivered impressive performances, notching 16 goals and providing 16 assists in Ligue 1 during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Reflecting on his experience, Messi shared his sentiments on the Big-Time podcast, stating, “The change was difficult when I went to PSG because I was thriving at Barcelona, and my intention was to remain there.”
He continued, “I wasn’t mentally prepared to depart; everything unfolded rapidly, and I had to reconstruct my life from one day to the next. I had to acquaint myself with a different league, a different club, and a new dressing room. It was an unexpected change, making it challenging initially.”