Lionel Messi returns to PSG training after apology for Saudi Arabia trip

Lionel Messi returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Monday as his two-week suspension appeared to be lifted.

The Argentina superstar infuriated the French giants by failing to report for training last week due to an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

Messi has since issued a public apology, explaining that he thought the players had the day off.

Now, PSG have shared an image of the 35-year-old back in training one week after the incident.

Messi was not expected to train during his two-week suspension and this suggests his employers have lifted the ban in light of his apology.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was banished from training all of last week, docked wages, and missed the 3-1 victory over Troyes on Sunday.

It is understood PSG players were set to be granted a day off if they beat Lorient last Sunday but manager Christophe Galtier called them in after a surprise defeat.

Explaining the situation, Messi said: “Hello, well, I wanted to make this video after everything that is happening.

“First of all, I apologise to my teammates, to the club. Honestly, I thought we were going to have a day off after the game, as had been happening in previous weeks.

“I had this trip to Arabia organised and I couldn’t cancel it. I had already cancelled it before.

“I repeat again and apologise for what I did. Here I am, waiting for what the club decides.”

Messi is expected to leave Paris at the end of the season when his contract expires.

He has been linked with a return to Barcelona or a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.