Paris Saint Germain have lost their breathtaking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe in the space of a year.
Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe didn't reach the heights expected of them at the club, however, they sent shivers down the spine of defenders.
Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe were expected to lead PSG to an elusive first-ever UEFA Champions League title, unfortunately, they couldn't do so.
The trident reportedly had a smaller click (Messi and Neymar) and were said to be at loggerheads with each other (Mbappe and Neymar), rather than producing quaking performances against several oppositions.
Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint Germain on August 10, 2021, on a free transfer, following Barcelona's inability to tie him down to a new deal due to financial constraints.
Messi made 75 appearances for the Parisians, scoring 32 goals and providing 35 assists in all competitions.
Lionel Messi was expected to be the answer to the jigsaw puzzle, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe being unable to guide the club to European glory.
The Argentine left Paris on a poor note, with fans booing him in many matches during his final season at the club.
Messi ultimately left the French giants at the end of the 2022/23 season to join MLS side Inter Miami on a free transfer.
Neymar was the first player in the trio to join Paris Saint Germain, and his arrival was monstrous.
The 32-year-old joined PSG for a world-record transfer fee of €222 million and fans held him to massive standards, given his quality and the humongous amount he was signed for.
Unfortunately, he didn't perform up to expectations and he was sold to Al Hilal on August 15, 2023, for a fee of €90 million.
Neymar made 173 appearances for Paris Saint Germain, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists in all competitions.
Kylian Mbappe, who is the last player in the trio that will potentially exit PSG next summer, came to the Parc Des Princes as a wonderkid, ready to take the world by storm.
Following his exploits with AS Monaco, he was loaned for one season by Paris Saint Germain on August 31, 2017, and he was magnificent all through the season.
The Paris-based club signed him permanently on July 1, 2018, for a fee of €180 million.
He has given his all for the club, becoming their top-scorer, having netted 243 goals in 290 appearances for Paris Saint Germain, whilst also providing 105 assists.
Unfortunately, his brilliance hasn't also resulted in Paris Saint Germain winning the UEFA Champions League.
On February 15, 2024, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed that Kylian Mbappe had informed Nasser Al Khelaifi of his decision to exit PSG at the end of the 2023/24 season.
This will see him depart Paris on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, and it will indeed signal the end of an era.
The inability of the trio to lead Paris Saint Germain to European glory tells everyone that football is more complex than signing the best players in the world, but rather having a team that will deliver the goods.
Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe didn't reach the heights expected of them at the club, however, they sent shivers down the spine of defenders.
Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe were expected to lead PSG to an elusive first-ever UEFA Champions League title, unfortunately, they couldn't do so.
The trident reportedly had a smaller click (Messi and Neymar) and were said to be at loggerheads with each other (Mbappe and Neymar), rather than producing quaking performances against several oppositions.
Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint Germain on August 10, 2021, on a free transfer, following Barcelona's inability to tie him down to a new deal due to financial constraints.
Messi made 75 appearances for the Parisians, scoring 32 goals and providing 35 assists in all competitions.
Lionel Messi was expected to be the answer to the jigsaw puzzle, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe being unable to guide the club to European glory.
The Argentine left Paris on a poor note, with fans booing him in many matches during his final season at the club.
Messi ultimately left the French giants at the end of the 2022/23 season to join MLS side Inter Miami on a free transfer.
Neymar was the first player in the trio to join Paris Saint Germain, and his arrival was monstrous.
The 32-year-old joined PSG for a world-record transfer fee of €222 million and fans held him to massive standards, given his quality and the humongous amount he was signed for.
Unfortunately, he didn't perform up to expectations and he was sold to Al Hilal on August 15, 2023, for a fee of €90 million.
Neymar made 173 appearances for Paris Saint Germain, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists in all competitions.
Kylian Mbappe, who is the last player in the trio that will potentially exit PSG next summer, came to the Parc Des Princes as a wonderkid, ready to take the world by storm.
Following his exploits with AS Monaco, he was loaned for one season by Paris Saint Germain on August 31, 2017, and he was magnificent all through the season.
The Paris-based club signed him permanently on July 1, 2018, for a fee of €180 million.
He has given his all for the club, becoming their top-scorer, having netted 243 goals in 290 appearances for Paris Saint Germain, whilst also providing 105 assists.
Unfortunately, his brilliance hasn't also resulted in Paris Saint Germain winning the UEFA Champions League.
On February 15, 2024, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed that Kylian Mbappe had informed Nasser Al Khelaifi of his decision to exit PSG at the end of the 2023/24 season.
This will see him depart Paris on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, and it will indeed signal the end of an era.
The inability of the trio to lead Paris Saint Germain to European glory tells everyone that football is more complex than signing the best players in the world, but rather having a team that will deliver the goods.