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Lionel Messi among big name footballers leaving their club
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Lionel Messi has played his final game for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and is set to move to a new club next season.
The Argentina World Cup winner is leaving PSG after 75 appearances, 32 goals and 34 assists for the club.
It was thought he might return to Barcelona, or go to Manchester City. Others predicted he might leave Europe altogether to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, but now it looks like he's headed to the United States to join David Beckham's Inter Miami.
Messi is not the only big name footballer who is making a move. Read on to find out who else might be leaving their club.
Kylian Mbapp茅
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The 24-year-old's two year contract at PSG ends in June 2024, but Kylian Mbapp茅 has already confirmed in writing he will not renew his contract with the French club.
That means if a buyer comes in for him, he could be off as early as this summer.
Messi's team mate is PSG's record goal scorer but the club won't want to risk losing him on a free transfer, which is why he had until 31 July to decide whether he wanted to stay with PSG until 2025.
Mbapp茅 was almost sold to Real Madrid last season, so it's possible he could be headed to Spain for his next move.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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After several years with AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is leaving football behind and retiring.
During his career, he scored 511 goals for nine different teams, including PSG, Barcelona and Manchester United.
His retirement comes after his second spell with AC Milan - having first joined the club in 2010.
He is Sweden's all-time top-scorer with 62 goals for his country.
Sergio Busquets
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The Barcelona captain will leave the club after 18 years. He has played 718 matches for the side, the third-most appearances of any player in the club's history.
During his time at Barcelona, the team won the Champions' League three times.
They also won eight La Liga titles, seven Spanish Super Cups, and seven Copa del Reys.
He described his time at Barcelona as an "unforgettable journey".
Karim Benzema
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After 14 years with Real Madrid, Karim Benzema is leaving the club for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
The French striker joined Real Madrid in 2009, and in that time won the Ballon d'Or, which is the Fifa award for the best footballer in the world.
He also won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, as well as four La Liga titles.