Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier confirmed Lionel Messi “will start” Saturday’s Ligue 1 game against Ajaccio, marking the Argentinian superstar’s return from suspension. The 35-year-old World Cup winner was banned by the club after an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. “Yes, Leo is going to start tomorrow,” Galtier told an eve of match press conference. “Obviously I’ve spoken to him, he’s very relaxed, really keen to play, and very determined to claim another French league title.”

With PSG out of the Champions League and only four Ligue 1 matches remaining as they target a record 11th title, this is likely to be Messi’s penultimate appearance at the Parc des Princes. After an uninspiring two years in France, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is reported to be lining up a blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season where he would join his old sparring partner Cristiano Ronaldo.