They could have waited for the early morning, but the excitement was big, and they wanted to keep the momentum going during the night: PSG officially announced Lionel Messi as their new player tonight. The Argentinian signed a two-year contract with an option for another year. This is the conclusion of a long day, which started with Messi’s departure from Barcelona and arrival at the Paris airport, followed by a medical check, and photo session at the stadium.A new 💎 in Paris!PSGxMESSI ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/scrp1su9a6— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 10, 2021 Lionel Messi gave his first official statement for the new club.“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, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes” Leo Messi said to the official website.Messi is in Paris! PSG’s new player checks in for the medicalNasser Al-Khelaifi, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain, and the man who has the money to buy basically every player in the world was delighted as well.“I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain and we are proud to welcome him and his family to Paris. He has made no secret of his desire to continue competing at the very highest level and winning trophies, and naturally our ambition as a club is to do the same. The addition of Leo to our world class squad continues a very strategic and successful transfer window for the club. Led by our outstanding coach and his staff, I look forward to the team making history together for our fans all around the world” said the wealthy sheik.PSG – STRASBOURGThe official presentation will be held on Wednesday at 11 am Central European time. PSG fans in Paris can flock to the club shop to buy Messi’s jersey number 30, which the Argentinian chose as it was his first number when he started playing football.
