JAKARTA - Lionel Messi has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona. With the French club, he certainly did not wear his iconic number 10, but rather the number 30.
As reported by Reuters on Wednesday, August 11, Messi has signed a two-season contract at the Parc des Princes with the option of an additional year and will reportedly earn 35 million euros (around Rp590 billion) per year.
❤️ #PSGxMESSI https://t.co/gbAxUj8yNo pic.twitter.com/6TsVp8YLip
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 10, 2021
The 34-year-old striker left Barcelona because the club could not award him a new contract after being blocked by La Liga's financial rules.
Barca have exceeded La Liga's salary cap, leaving their flagship captain with no choice but to confirm his departure in an emotional final press conference.
#PSGxMESSI ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/e9krqkCmEl
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 10, 2021
PSG are now getting the services of players who are considered the best in history for at least two years.
With Barcelona, Messi broke the goal record of 672 goals in 778 which may not be passed in a long time.
Messi helped the Blaugrana win a total of 34 trophies, including four Champions Leagues and 10 La Liga titles, after making his debut for the club as a 17-year-old in 2004.
PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to reclaim the Ligue 1 title from Lille and win the Champions League after Messi's arrival.
La Pulga will now fill PSG's front line alongside former Barca team-mate Neymar and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe.
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