Football
Lionel Messi Signs with Paris Saint-Germain After Shocking Barcelona Exit
by privatebet.com - 2021/08/11
Tensions were running high ever since Lionel Messi announced his shocking departure from Barcelona, and football fans patiently awaited his next move. After days of anticipation, it’s been officially confirmed that he joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Rumors of Messi’s potential contract with PSG have been swirling around ever since he left Barcelona, but it took some time for the deal to be finalized. He was welcomed like royalty after arriving in Paris to make things official and sign a two-season deal, worth reportedly €35 million net per season, with the option to extend until 2024. In his first address after joining PSG, Messi said he’s looking forward to starting a new chapter of his career in Paris and explained what this deal means to him. “The club and its vision are a perfect match for my ambitions. I’m determined to build something great for the club and the fans. I can’t wait to step onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes,” said Messi. The Argentine football player joined Barcelona at age 13 and spent his entire professional career with the Spanish club. He was expected to extend his contract, but financial issues made things complicated and the club eventually let him go to comply with La Liga’s fair play regulations.