Messi admits that he is unhappy in Paris .. His children understand French better than him
Argentine star Lionel Messi admitted that he feels that he has not yet found himself in the French capital, Paris, but at the same time confirmed that he was not mistaken by joining the ranks of Paris Saint-Germain for football this summer.
Messi left Barcelona after 21 years in the Catalan club, due to the club's inability to renew his contract.
Messi joined Saint-Germain on a free transfer to play alongside Brazilian stars Neymar and French Kylian Mbappe.
Messi said in an interview with the magazine "France Football" published today, Saturday: "I did not make a mistake."
Messi faced a difficult start to his career with Saint-Germain, where he scored one goal for the team so far, and Saint-Germain suffered a 2-0 defeat against Rennes last weekend, after eight consecutive victories for the team in the league.
Messi said that the presence of Spanish-speaking players in Saint-Germain, such as Angel Di Maria, Neymar and Mbappe, helped him settle and adapt.
"It is easy to adapt to a player like him," Messi said of his French colleague Mbappe, who speaks fluent Spanish.
However, Messi admitted that adjusting to life in Paris in general was not easy.
Messi said: "I have to admit that I am still a little lost. I have to get to know the city to find my way a little easier."
He added: "I had my habits in Barcelona, I knew every area, and I often went to the same places."
Messi, his wife and their three children have not yet settled on the right home, as they are staying in a hotel.
Messi said his children have started teaching him French, as they quickly assimilate the new language at school.
"They are better than me at this," he added.
Messi indicated that he never imagined that he would leave Barcelona to play for another team, and that he returned after winning the South American Nations Cup with his country last July to extend the contract with Barcelona and prepare for the new season.
Messi said: "I thought everything was settled and only my signature was left. It seemed to me and my family that I would continue my career in Barcelona."
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