CONFIRMED: Lionel Messi Joins Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) On Two-Year Contract – Sky Sports
Following speculations over the future of Lionel Messi, the coast is clearer as the football wizard has agreed to sign to play for Paris Saint-Germain on a two year deal.
Lionel Messi wanted to stay at Barcelona and was expected to sign a new five-year deal at the Nou Camp with a 50 per cent reduction in wages but the deal could not be fulfilled; Argentine had two other potential options but has chosen to join PSG
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had two other options after leaving Barcelona last week, but has chosen to move to the French club on a deal worth £25m per year after tax.
Messi was set to extend his 21-year stay at Barcelona by signing a new five-year deal this summer.
However, the club announced on Thursday that “financial and structural obstacles” meant the deal could not be completed, meaning Messi left as a free agent.
Messi had let out an emotionally goodbye message to the people of Barcelona. He however showed understanding, having agreed on a fifty percent pay cut.
It is left to be seen what the PSG technical team would do with the partnership of the trio of Messi, Neymar and Mbape. Or would the club offload any of the stars?
More details later…
Source: Sky Sports
