India, Nov. 20 -- Ex-PSG sporting director Leonardo recently broke his silence on Lionel Messi's two-year stint with the Ligue 1 club. Messi moved to PSG on a free transfer in 2021, ending a two-decade-long relationship with Barcelona. Considered one of the best in history, Messi had a tough time in France and eventually left the club to join MLS side Inter Miami in 2023.

Messi's arrival in France saw him join Kylian Mbappe and former Barcelona teammate Neymar. The trio were expected to lead PSG to the Champions League title, but their combination didn't really work out. The Argentine did help PSG clinch back-to-back Ligue 1 titles. But in the Champions League, he failed to take them past the Round of 16.

In his final season, Messi was ...