Paris Saint-Germain have been urged to admit that signing Lionel Messi as a free agent in 2021 was a mistake amid suggestions the Argentine has no connection with the club.
Xavi Makes Big Messi Admission Amid 'Barca Return' Talk
While the 35-year-old has posted impressive numbers since arriving at the French giants two years ago, he has been accused of a lack of passion when representing the Ligue 1 champions.
Ex-PSG winger Jerome Rothen, who has on several occasions voiced his concerns with Messi's performance and attitude in France, has now insisted that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner does not appear to be invested in the colours of Les Parisiens.
"Lionel Messi has been an anomaly since he arrived. It's hard to talk like that about such a player who has marked the history of football so much," the former PSG star told RMC Sport.
"But that's the reality, unfortunately, in relation to his investment and in relation to his performance. Quite simply.
"He can't get through the course, for many reasons. Most certainly he feels a bit orphaned by Barcelona.
"Even if he says that in his life today it has improved, you can't see it on the pitch. It can't be seen, there's no particular fulfilment on the pitch apart from maybe the free-kick at the last second against Lille.
"I'm totally in the direction of the club today. [Sporting director] Luis Campos must take responsibility, admit that the arrival of Lionel Messi was not necessarily a good thing and that it was a failure."
PSG Transfer News: Messi Neymar Out, Five In?
Messi has contributed to an impressive 56 goals in 61 matches since arriving in France.
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments
WATCH VIDEO:
