Paris Saint Germain experienced a significant drop in their Instagram follower count following Lionel Messi’s departure from the Ligue 1 team.
Messi played his final game for PSG in a 3-2 loss to Clermont Foot, where he featured for the entire 90 minutes.
The departure of the Argentine superstar seems to have had a considerable impact on the club’s social media presence, as they lost at least 800,000 followers over the weekend.
Messi’s two-year stint in Paris was marred by several issues, with fans frequently protesting against him and his teammate Neymar.
Despite being a highly anticipated signing, the situation only worsened over the last few months, with Messi being suspended by PSG and embarking on a sponsored trip to Saudi Arabia.
It remains to be seen which club Messi will join next, whether it be Barcelona, MLS side Inter Miami or Saudi club Al-Hilal, but his next destination is likely to have a significant impact on his new team’s profile.