sport news Lionel Messi next club: Saudi Arabia FAVOURITES as PSG exit is confirmed trends now Could Lionel Messi join an English club?! Bookmakers rate the chances of superstar swapping PSG for Man City, United, Chelsea... and even Newcastle! Lionel Messi's exit from Paris Saint-Germain this week has been confirmed The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will play his last game for PSG on Saturday A move to Saudi Arabia is now deemed the most likely option for the 35-year-old By Matt Davies For Mailonline Published: 13:15 BST, 1 June 2023 | Updated: 13:24 BST, 1 June 2023 Viewcomments Lionel Messi's exit from Paris Saint-Germain has been confirmed, and the scramble to sign the seven-time Ballon d'Or now well and truly begins. His exit was confirmed by PSG manager Christophe Galtier at a press conference on Thursday, revealing their clash against Clermont Foot on Saturday will be Messi's last game with the French champions. ‘Clermont Foot will be Messi’s final game at PSG,’ said Galtier. ‘I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes.’ Former club Barcelona have been favourites to sign Messi of late, while Inter Miami have emerged as a potential option. And, according to the latest odds from Paddy Power, Manchester City, Chelsea and even Newcastle are in with a shot. It's a move to Saudi Arabia which is deemed the most likely as things stand, however. There have been suggestions that the World Cup winner could be on the verge of signing a lucrative deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal. Lionel Messi could be off to Saudi Arabia after his exit from Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed Manager Christophe Galtier revealed that Messi will play his last PSG game on Saturday night Paddy Power have a move to any Saudi Pro League the most likely scenario for Messi, with odds of 4/5. Next in the pecking order are Barcelona at 5/4, while Inter Miami are at 5/1. Manchester City, meanwhile, are at 14/1, with Chelsea at 33/1. A sentimental return to Newell's Old Boys, where Messi played during his youth career, is also on the cards at 33/1. As is an almost unthinkable move to Newcastle - who will be playing in the Champions League next season - who are down at 66/1. Eddie Howe's side are deemed more likely than Manchester United, though, with the Old Trafford club down at 125/1. Rumours last month claimed that Messi had been offered a contract worth £522million from Al-Hilal, despite the concerns of his wife Antonela Roccuzzo. Messi's father, Jorge, quickly shut down reports that a decision had been made about his son's club for next season. Taking to social media, Messi's father said: 'There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will never be made before Lionel finished the league with PSG. 'Once the season is over it will be time to analyse and see what is there, and then make a decision. 'There are always rumors and many use the name of Lionel to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure that there is nothing with anyone. 'Neither verbal, nor signed, nor agreed, and there will not be until the end of the season.' More to follow... Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility