Former AS Monaco star David Trezeguet says Leo Messi deserved better from French football.

Messi has left PSG and was confirmed as an Inter Miami player earlier today.

Trezeguet told ESPN: “France never appreciated talent and, therefore, the country never understood Messi.

“His arrival in Ligue 1 was an opportunity to make a less attractive championship more attractive than the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and I would even say the Bundesliga.

“However, France has never appreciated Messi's talent. A player who changes hierarchies at all levels in football, guaranteeing you a comeback in terms of image and prestige as few others can.

“Ligue 1 rarely had the chance to host a player of this stature. Myself, Henry, Dugarry and Lizarazu, who have a history, have been severely criticized for defending Messi.

“Our fault? Siding with talent and the magic of football."