Kylian Mbappe says that Lionel Messi's departure from Paris Saint-Germain can't be seen as "good news," defending his former team-mate from critics.
Messi, 35, has quit PSG and agreed a move to Inter Miami in the United States, a sign that he's ready to wind down his incredible career. The Argentine icon endured a difficult two years in Paris, failing to win the Champions League and coming under scrutiny from supporters over a perceived lack of commitment, but Mbappe believes that he 'deserved more respect' in the French capital.
"We are talking about potentially the greatest player in the history of football," the PSG forward, who himself has been at the centre of a transfer saga in recent days, told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "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. It's a shame."
