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Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

Barcelona fans were devastated and heartbroken when they found out that Leo Messi was leaving the Catalan giants. Messi and Barça were unable to fulfill a new contract that had been agreed with the player due to financial obstacles. Ambitious Frenchmen from Paris Saint-Germain came to the football star with an interesting proposal. From now on, legendary Lionel Messi will play in Paris. Let's take a look at how France greeted one of the best players in the history of football

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

A contract with Paris Saint-Germain will allow Leo Messi to remain in the world’s top 3 highest-paid athletes. The French club will pay the Argentine $75 million a year, including annual bonuses from shirt sales.

Photo: Leo Messi meets with PSG at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on August 11.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

Besides, Lionel Messi will wear the number 30 shirt at Paris SG. Notably, the football star wore the same number on his debut at Barcelona.

Photo: Leo Messi during a press conference with PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi in Paris.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

Messi is optimistic about his PSG future. He seems to have taken a liking to his new team. During a press conference, he shared an ambitious goal to win the Champions League with PSG.

Photo: PSG fans greet Leo Messi.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

According to sports experts, PSG may not worry about its place in Ligue 1 with Messi. It will certainly remain in the lead. At the same time, the team is expected to show excellent results at the international level.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

As a reminder, Neymar, Messi's former Barcelona teammate, is also playing for Paris Saint-Germain. His contract is extended until 2025. The Messi-Neymar tandem is incredibly powerful. For that reason, experts are already betting on the French club and its glorious victories.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi was unable to hold back his tears when speaking at a press conference in which he bid farewell to Barcelona. The Argentine player said that both the team and the city meant a lot to him. "I've been here my entire life since I was 13. After 21 years, I'm leaving with my wife, with my three little Catalan-Argentine kids and I can't tell you everything we've lived in this city. I can't promise you we won't come back because this is my home," Messi said.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain

The former Barcelona star has made more than $1.2 billion in his career so far. In 2021, Lionell Messi became the world’s highest-paid football player.

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