By Simon Evans
MIAMI (Reuters) - Soccer star Lionel Messi's financial package in his move to French club Paris St Germain includes a payment in crypto currency fan tokens, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Argentine Messi left Spanish side Barcelona and signed a two-year contract with Paris St Germain (PSG), with an option for a third year, on Tuesday.
PSG did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Mitch Philips and Mark Potter)
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