The seven-time winner of the award has missed out on the 2022 shortlist after experiencing a difficult first season with Paris Saint-Germain.
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Ex-Liverpool star Wijnaldum signs for Roma after struggling to find form in Paris, scoring just once in Ligue 1 last season. And with the arrival of well-regarded Portuguese midfielder, Vitinha, competition for places will be hotter than ever.
The Italian top club on Friday tweeted photos of Argentine forward di Maria with coach Massimiliano Allegri and undergoing the mandatory medical in Turin.
Galtier has signed a two-year deal until the summer of 2024.
The former Real Madrid boss has been considered one of the top candidates to take over from Mauricio Pochettino, who is set to depart in the coming days.
The club is yet to announce the departure of the Argentine, but sources have told ESPN it was agreed on Wednesday morning. Pochettino had one year left on his contract.
Mbappe had for a long time appeared likely to leave PSG at the end of his contract and sign for admirers Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old’s future had been one of the most talked-about transfer sagas ahead of the summer window, with his contract at the Parc des Princes set to expire on June 30.
Di Maria joined PSG from Manchester United in 2015 and has gone on to enjoy a stellar stint in the French capital.
Off contract in June, Mbappe has long been expected to join Real Madrid this summer.
The Argentine icon, 34, saw his Barcelona career come to a teary end last year. The club’s financial woes meant a new Messi contract could not be ratified by LaLiga. His 22-year association with the Spanish giants then came to an end with PSG securing his services.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has struggled to hit the same goalscoring heights as he did during his Barcelona era – netting just six goals in 25 Ligue 1 appearances so far.
At the Parc des Princes, the hosts looked to be in control when Marquinhos and Neymar gave them a comfortable first-half lead.
The new deal is to keep Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain beyond his contract’s expiration in the summer.
On Wednesday, the French players’ union (UNFP) announced its nominees for the 2021-2022 awards.
Speculation over Pochettino’s future in the French capital has swirled since PSG were eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid in the Round of 16, despite holding a 2-0 aggregate lead at half-time of the second leg.
All three goals were scored before half-time in a match that was far from being a classic between Ligue 1’s top two teams.
Messi has endured a difficult first campaign at PSG – where he earns a staggering £35 million a season.
Both South Americans have endured frustrating seasons in navy blue – with Neymar’s campaign derailed by injury – and failed to contribute to the 3-2 Champions League aggregate loss to Real Madrid.
The 30-year-old has struggled to make his mark for the French giants during the 2021-22 campaign, contributing just four goals and five assists in 19 appearances in all competitions.