Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has finally opened up on Lionel Messi's departure from the French Ligue 1 champions.

Mbappe who has said he won't extend his contract at the end of his time at PSG said Messi didn't get the respect he deserved in France.

Messi, a World Cup winner had already stated he was not going to renew his contract at the end of the current term.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will join Inter Miami on a free transfer.

It is the first time Mbappe is speaking about Messi’s departure from PSG.

The France international told Gazzetta (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter):

“He’s one of the greatest players in the history of football. 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.”