An insight into the earlier-than-expected return of Lionel Messi to the first-team setup at Paris Saint-Germain has been provided late on Thursday evening.
For those who may have missed it, veteran attacker Messi took his place front and centre in the headlines in France’s capital early last week.
This came upon the Argentine being heavily punished for an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.
Fresh off a shock Ligue 1 defeat at the hands of Lorient, Messi made his way to the Middle East, as part of his role as travel ambassador for the nation of Saudi Arabia.
It was subsequently revealed, however, that the journey had not been approved by the powers that be at PSG, with the 35-year-old having been expected at training alongside the rest of Christophe Galtier’s squad.
Messi, in turn, was hit with a two-week suspension by the French champions.
As alluded to above, though, on Friday, an insight into the precise reasoning behind Messi’s punishment being cut short has been provided.
The info comes by way of RMC Sport, who have revealed that a private contractual agreement was put in place between the two parties last week, detailing that, in the case of a public apology, Messi would be granted an immediate return to training.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s ensuing release on Instagram, confirming his sorriness with the situation, in turn proved enough to see Messi link back up with boss Galtier’s squad.
🚨 INFO RMC Sport : Un mea culpa minutieusement préparé. Vendredi dernier, Messi s’est excusé dans une vidéo après avoir voyagé sans l’accord du PSG en Arabie Saoudite. Un message livré après un contrat secret établi entre le clan du joueur et le club de la capitale. Coulisses.
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) May 11, 2023
