Former France Manager Raymond Domenech Lavishes Praise on 'Wonderful' PSG Superstar Lionel Messi

• Former France boss Raymond Domenech has described Lionel Messi as 'the most wonderful player he has ever seen'
• Messi was on the scoresheet as PSG thrashed Maccabi Haifa on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League
• The 35-year-old attacker's brace in the 7-2 mauling of Maccabi takes his total tally to 128 in the history of the competition

Former France manager Raymond Domenech has lauded Lionel Messi, saying the Paris Saint-Germain star is the most wonderful player he has ever seen in his life.

Messi is enjoying a resurgent season with the Parisians this term and appears to be back to his very best, scoring 11 goals and assisting 12 times this season.

The 35-year-old is the only player to score 10+ goals and deliver 10+ assists in all competitions among players in the Top 5 European leagues this season, per Opta Joe.

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The Argentine genius continued his fine form in his side's most recent win over Maccabi Haifa, scoring a brace and setting up Neymar and Carlos Soler.

He gave an astonishing display, with Domenech claiming the ex-Barcelona superstar is most exciting player he has seen.

"First of all, for me, Messi is the most wonderful player I have ever seen." he told Diario Ole, via Roy Nemer. "He is able to do everything that hasn't been seen. There are players that do interesting things but he does things that we haven't seen before."

Messi is the difference maker

Meanwhile, Messi has now been hailed as PSG’s main threat this season, as Domenech believes the Argentine is the Parisians match-winner.

Domenech rated Messi ahead of fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, despite the fact the 23-year-old has scored more goals for the Ligue 1 champions.

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Messi is gradually turning his doubters into his praise singers, following his improved form for Paris Saint-Germain this season.

Premier League clubs chase Messi

Sports Brief earlier reported that Lionel Messi has emerged on the radar of two English Premier League clubs.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward will become a free agent at the end of this season. He signed a two-year contract when he joined the French giants from Barcelona last year.

El Nacional, via Sportskeeda, now reports that Chelsea and Manchester United have emerged as potential suitors for the Argentinian.