Lionel Messi has returned to Paris Saint-Germain after his suspension was lifted following an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia last week.
The Argentine has apologised to the club and his team-mates are he took a two-day trip to the Middle East last week which wasn’t authorised.
PSG suspended the 35-year-old for two weeks and was also fined. However, he came back into the fold on Monday, and was photographed training.
Lionel Messi has returned to PSG regular training session today morning at Camp des Loges — after saying sorry with the public statement. 🔴🇦🇷 #PSG
Situation looks more calm after tension aroind Saudi trip — but it’s still unclear if Messi will be available for game vs Ajaccio. pic.twitter.com/ptcq8Oahdj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2023
After missing Sunday’s 3-1 win over Troyes in Ligue 1, Messi could come back into the squad for Saturday’s game against Ajaccio.
Messi and his family travelled to Saudi Arabia last Monday as part of the World Cup winner’s £25million-a-year role as a tourism ambassador for the country.
The former Barcelona star released a statement via Instagram on Friday.
“Hello, well, I wanted to make this video after everything that is happening,
“First of all, I apologise to my teammates, to the club. Honestly, I thought we were going to have a day off after the game, as had been happening in previous weeks.
“I had this trip to Arabia organised and I couldn’t cancel it. It had already cancelled it before.
“I repeat again and apologise for what I did. Here I am, waiting for what the club decides.”
Messi’s future at the club is uncertain beyond this season and has been heavily linked to the Saudi Pro League in which he could face old rival Cristiano Ronaldo for one final battle.
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- Bayern Munich @ 40/1
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