It’s final, Lionel Messi is now a PSG player, Argentinian to get $40 Million per annum salary, Follow Live Updates – Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly signed his deal with PSG, rejoining his friend Neymar Jr on a two-year deal.
Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain is still not a sealed deal. According to the information available, Messi at this stage is still in Barcelona even though Parisians flocked to the airport and club premises in Paris waiting for Messi. – Follow all LIVE Updates about LIONEL MESSI’s new CLUB.
What the reports in Spain & France are claiming? Earlier few reports suggested that GOAT will reach Paris for his medical on Monday with his unveiling set for Tuesday, August 10. The reports further suggested as PSG did for Neymar Jr, they have reportedly booked the Eiffel Tower for former Barcelona captain Messi’s unveiling.
@18:40 PM: Messi is about to reach Paris.
@18:25 PM: Messi is set to arrive in Paris at 3:23 PM local time or around 7 PM IST.
@18:05 PM: Messi at Barcelona airport before leaving for Paris.
✈️ Lionel Messi arriving to catch his flight to Paris to complete his move to PSG pic.twitter.com/tcLgeDhryD
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 10, 2021
@18:00 PM: Messi is set to arrive in Paris in an hour.
@17:41 PM: Lionel Messi’s wife Antonella Roccuzzo confirms on her Instagram story, the family of five is off to a new adventure.
@17:30 PM: Messi appears happy with his wife Antonella. The couple is flying to Paris to sign with PSG.
…and here’s Leo Messi on the plane together with his wife Antonela, rumbo a Paris. Time to have medical and sign as new PSG player. ✈️🇫🇷 #Messi #PSG
Historical day. pic.twitter.com/cOrK1Aej1f
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2021
@16:55 PM: Messi arrives at Barcelona airport.
messi arrived to barcelona’s airport😢 pic.twitter.com/g59uBWGQy7
— nay (@nayattieh) August 10, 2021
Lionel Messi here at Barcelona airport together with his family. He’ll be in Paris today afternoon. 🔴✈️ #Messi #PSG@DeporteslaSexta @mariagarridos 👇🏻🎥 pic.twitter.com/0V7ieWS88X
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2021
@16:45 PM: Messi has left for Paris to sign the new deal.
Salida de Leonel Messi rumbo a el aeropuerto El Prat para ir directo a París. #messi #españa #noticia #ULTIMAHORA #futbol #fichaje #NoticiaEnDesarrollo #barcelona #psg #MessiPSG #leonelmessi https://t.co/dXvUIxZZ4y
— Eduardo gonzalez castro (@Eduardo60114762) August 10, 2021
@16:30 PM: Barcelona have begun removing Messi’s posters from club premises and billboards.
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❌ Posters of Lionel Messi are being taken down at the Camp Nou.
😳 It’s happening. pic.twitter.com/ohZlKZx7OH
— SPORF (@Sporf) August 10, 2021
@16:25 PM: Messi takes off from Barcelona for Paris as per ESPN.
@16:15 PM: Messi’s father Jorge confirmed to La Sexta that his son will be signing for PSG today.
Leo’s father Jorge Messi has just confirmed to La Sexta: “Yes, Leo’s gonna sign with Paris Saint-Germain today.”. 🇫🇷✈️ #Messi #PSG @mariagarridos
Messi’s camp working directly with PSG to plan for press conference and official unveiling on Wednesday… flying to Paris soon. 🛫
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2021
@16:00 PM IST: As per the French outlet, L’Equipe, Messi will arrive in Paris in the afternoon and will undergo medical before signing the contract. He is set to be unveiled on Wednesday.
@15:40PM IST:
Lionel Messi joins PSG… HERE WE GO! Total agreement completed on a two-years contract. Option to extend until June 2024. Salary around €35m net per season add ons included. 🇦🇷🇫🇷 #Messi
Messi has definitely accepted PSG contract proposal and will be in Paris in the next hours. pic.twitter.com/DiM5jNzxTA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2021
FC Barcelona shocked the football fraternity by announcing the departure of Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar is currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Barcelona on June 30. He is now close to signing a record 40 million deal with French outfit PSG as the Ligue 1 side looks to bolster their squad further with the Argentinian icon.
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@12:30 IST: Has Barcelona made a last ditch offer to Lionel Messi? No confirmation on this but rumor-mills are doing the rounds that Barcelona has made ONE last ditch offer to hold Messi at the club.
- La Porteria & Football ESPANA are reporting that BARCA CEO Reverter called Jorge Messi – father of Lionel – to make a final offer despite president Joan Laporta claiming the decision was made that Messi would leave and despite the player saying goodbye in a press conference on Sunday.
- The information from La Porteria or Football ESPANA cannot be verified at the moment
@11:00 AM IST: Ramos-Messi link imminent: It sounds bizarre but Lionel Messi’s worst enemy on the pitch Sergio Ramos will be his teammate at PSG. The two have had heated encounters during El Clasicos with the defender being sent off twice due to tackle on the Argentinian.
@9:05 AM IST- A twist in the tale? Barça and Messi have been negotiating for the last few hours, Messi is still at his house in Spain. Messi’s lawyers and his father Jorge are still working on the PSG official contract paperwork received yesterday. According to Barca Times and ESPN Argentina, Messi is in negotiations with Barcelona.
@7:00 AM IST- New captains chosen for FC Barcelona- The Spanish club has chosen Sergio Busquets along with 3 others as club captains. Read full story
@6:30AM IST – No Messi – No Problem says Ronald Koeman: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is feeling “very optimistic” about the new season despite heading into the campaign without captain Lionel Messi.
“Despite Leo Messi’s departure, we are very optimistic about the season ahead. We are very pleased with the squad we have, the signings we have made and the young players who are making the step up, who will always form part of the future of this great club,” he said.
Messi to PSG Live: @5:00 AM IST- Lionel Messi is currently not in Paris and he’s not landed anywhere. He’s at his home with his family. Messi’s lawyers and his father Jorge are still working on the PSG official contract paperwork received yesterday. He’ll fly to Paris once deal will be completed.
Messi’s arrival in Paris has not been planned yet. ‘Patience’. No presentation scheduled on Tuesday by PSG as of now. 🔴 #Messi
PSG optimistic and waiting for Leo – some details to be discussed with laywers in the next hours. Messi will be in Paris once contract will be agreed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2021
Messi to PSG Live: @4:00 AM IST – Messi still in Barcelona as PSG rumors intensify: Lionel Messi is still in Barcelona. The 34-year-old is not expected to travel to Paris today despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
Lionel Messi remains in Barcelona and is yet to join a new club despite frantic situation that he’s about to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
The captain was spotted looking pretty relaxed at home after a day of speculation that even had some reporters claiming he’d left Barcelona and was flying to Paris
Alors que les rumeurs de l’arrivée de #Messi à Paris se multiplient, le clan Messi continue de temporiser. L’Argentin était encore à Barcelone ce matin. Il sait que le #PSG l’attend, mais il ne veut pas se précipiter pour régler son avenir, après ces derniers jours très intenses.
— Florent Torchut (@FlorentTorchut) August 9, 2021
@17:00 PM IST: As per reports, Lionel Messi was reportedly arriving in Paris at around 6 PM on Monday – but all of those reports finally were found to be untrue.
Les supporters étaient déjà très nombreux hier à l’aéroport du Bourget pour attendre Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/7QxGEdb4lb
— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) August 9, 2021
PSG fans are gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium to welcome Lionel Messi 🇦🇷👋 pic.twitter.com/sjGjzA5F6z
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 9, 2021
@16:45 PM: Hundreds of PSG supporters are outside the Paris airport and outside PSG’s stadium Le Parc des Princes as they anticipate Messi’s arrival.
PSG will unveil Lionel Messi at the Eiffel Tower in the coming days, sources have told @LaurensJulien 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/FCZhTNLz6H
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 8, 2021
PSG will unveil Lionel Messi at the Eiffel Tower in the coming days, sources have told Messi to PSG Live: On Sunday, during his last press conference at FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi confirmed that he was in talks with PSG but reiterated that nothing was finalised. But as per ESPN FC, the deal is done and he is set to undergo medical on Tuesday and it will be followed by his unveiling.
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An emotional Lionel Messi, who was addressing his last press conference, broke down crying as he had to leave his beloved club against his wish. The club and he agreed on a five-year contract with Messi taking a 50% pay cut but the deal didn’t materialise.
“I cannot imagine leaving the club in such a way. I will be back soon and do all I can to help the club to become the best in the world,” Lionel Messi said.
Also Read: Lionel Messi’s New Club: Barcelona lawyers file complaint to block Messi’s move to PSG
However, some at FC Barcelona are not happy with Lionel Messi’s departure and joining PSG. A group of Barcelona club members and lawyers have filed a complaint to the European Commission to block Lionel Messi’s transfer to French side PSG. After his exit from Barcelona, Messi is moving closer to a deal with League 1 champions.
“PSG’s ratio with regards to Financial Fair Play is worse than Barcelona’s. In 2019/20, 99 percent of PSG’s income was used for salaries, whereas it was 54 percent for Barcelona,” as per the statement made to the Court of Appeals by Dr Dr. Juan Branco, Marca reported.
