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Official: PSG announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer
The man who carried the crest of Barcelona to see heights that had never been reached before, to set precedents and records that were deemed impossible and play football in an insurmountable way, is no longer at the club that was his home since the age of 13.
One moment Messi’s renewal seemed imminent, but all of a sudden, everything changed, as what was supposed to be a courtesy meeting turned into a nightmare when Joan Laporta announced that Barcelona could no longer register the Argentine due to the Spanish league’s structural and financial regulations.
A shocking moment that everyone is still reeling from, but when it comes to Lionel Messi being a free agent, suitors have no time for surprise. Circling him like sharks were Paris Saint-Germain, one of the frontrunners to sign him when he wanted to leave in the past.
Even after Messi rejected offers from them previously, having his heart set on renewing with Barcelona, PSG did not give up, helped by Neymar in the negotiations. Now they have finally tied him down to a two-year contract until 2023, with the option to extend for another year, with a reported salary of €25 million net annually with €10 million in bonuses.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 10, 2021
Le Parisiens now have a frightening squad at their disposal, having secured the services of Sergio Ramos in the summer as well, while already hosting the immense firepower in the attack of Neymar, Angel di Maria, and Kylian Mbappe.
Neymar’s wish of a reunion with his friend and former Barcelona teammate has finally come true.
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