The deal of the year is almost perfect: Lionel Messi will sign with PSG after leaving FC Barcelona.
After more than 20 years at FC Barcelona, superstar Lionel Messi will join top French club Paris Saint-Germain. This was confirmed by Messi’s father Jorge at Barcelona airport.
“Yes, Leo will sign with PSG”, quoted The sixth the 63 year old. After his contract with Barcelona ends, Messi will move to the French capital on a free transfer. According to information from Goal and SPOX he signs until 2023 with an option for a further year.
“Economic obstacles” prevented Messi from being extended at Barca
The change was preceded by an almost unique situation that began on Thursday, August 5th, with an earthquake. Barca announced they will not be able to renew Messi’s contract despite an agreement previously reached. The main reasons for this are “structural and economic obstacles”, said the Catalans, referring to “league regulations”.
Messi’s contract expired on June 30th. The Argentine international played a total of 778 competitive games for Blaugrana, scoring 672 goals. At the age of 13, he switched to Barca’s offspring in the summer of 2000.
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