What PSG's new coach had to say about Leo Messi, it involves his future

Since his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain, Christophe Galtier has not often spoken about Lionel Messi. However, whenever the new coach of the Parisian team is asked about Leo, he has no reservations on acknowledging his admiration for the Argentine star. And he showed it again at a press conference, when he was asked about La Pulga.

"You've been coaching Messi for a month, is there anything that has surprised you about him on a daily basis?", was the question asked to the coach, who took a few seconds before responding: "I can't be surprised because when you have those records, so many games, so many trophies and so much performance, it means that you are a great professional".

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In the same answer, he continued: "He has confirmed it since July 4. Leo complies with all the training sessions, he gets involved, he smiles, he talks to his teammates, he is an inspiration for our players and I am grateful for every moment I have to see him on the pitch, to greet him every day because he represents the example to follow".

About Messi, he added: "He has won everything, he only lacks the World Cup, but at club level he has won everything. He had individual distinctions but he is not satisfied, far from it. I find him fulfilled and when Leo smiles, the team smiles. He is loved and admired by his teammates”. The manager dismissed questions about Messi’s future and admitted that PSG and himself want to renew him for at least another year.

The return of Mbappé to the attacking trident

The manager also spoke about the return of Kylian Mbappé, who has recovered from an injury that sidelined him for the season opener against Clermont. In addition, he was asked if his return to the starting 11 could complicate the good partnerships shown by Messi and Neymar in recent matches and he was blunt with his answer. "There are no difficulties in integrating him. Realizing the privilege that a coach has to be able to count on Kylian in an attacking trident…”.