Recall that Lionel Messi contract with Barcelona expired last month and the club confirmed that their captain will not return to the club due to "economic" and "financial" obligations.
Messi joined Barcelona as a 15-year-old and went on to make his senior debut in 2004 at just 16 years old, featuring 778 times for the club in total across his 21-year-career.
During that time Messi became Barcelona's record scorer with 672 goals including 120 Champions League goals and a record 474 LaLiga goals. He also managed 10 LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and seven Copa del Reys.
On Tuesday (August 10th 2021), Lionel Messi flew to France to complete th two years deal with an option to extend for another one year. He arrived Paris Saint-Germain in the afternoon and underwent his medical.
The 35-year-old forward will earn a net salary of about €35m (£29.6m) with bonuses, according to Daily Mail Online.
PSG confirmed the deal with the statement which reads: “The signing of Leo reinforces Paris Saint-Germain’s aspirations as well as providing the club’s loyal fans with not only an exceptionally talented squad, but also moments of incredible football in the coming years.”
After completing the deal, Messi said: 'I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions. I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans.'
The Argentina superstar will be officially presented as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Wednesday August 11.
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