While Lionel Messi will speak to the media on Wednesday at 11 a.m., PSG formalized the signing on Tuesday evening of a two-year contract plus one optional. In a brief statement, the club attaches a few statements from the Argentinian player. “I can't wait to start a new chapter in my career in Paris,” said Messi. The club and its vision are in perfect harmony with my ambitions. I know how talented the players and staff are here. I am determined to build, alongside them, something great for the Club and for the fans. I can't wait to set foot on the Parc des Princes lawn. "
However, he will have to wait.
because if it should be presented to the public on Saturday, on the sidelines of PSG-Troyes, his first meeting at the park should take place on the weekend of September 12 against Clermont Foot.
The serious things will start three days later with the first day of the Champions League before the reception of Lyon on Sunday 19.
The club did not wait and has already put the star's number 30 jerseys on sale on its online store.
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In the club's statement, the president of PSG, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, regularly thanked by supporters' chants for two days, confides his pride in welcoming the best player in the world: "I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join PSG and we are proud to welcome him to Paris, with his family. He did not hide his desire to continue to evolve at the highest level and to win trophies. The ambition of the club is of course identical. The addition of Leo to our world-class team confirms the relevance and success of our recruitment. Together with our great coach and his staff, I look forward to seeing our team make history for all of our supporters around the world. ”
This Wednesday, after answering journalists' questions, Messi should take the direction of the Lodges camp for a first personalized training session.
Throughout the day, comments followed to greet the arrival of the captain from Argentina.
From neymar to Donnarumma via Ronaldinho, everyone is delighted to see the brilliant Argentinian at work.
In an interview with the Parisian, Carlos Bianchi, legend of PSG, explains that he has no doubts about the success of his compatriot in Paris.
“He also comes to continue to demonstrate that he is the best player in the world,” explains Bianchi.
I have no doubts about his professionalism and his success at PSG.
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