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Lionel Messi: “I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain”

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Lionel Messi has signed with PSG as the club release a statement.

Messi is now a Paris Saint-Germain player and he has already spoken about it. While the official presentation and press conference will be held on Wednesday, PSG release a video presentation on Tuesday.

The video was posted on PSG’s Twitter page while Lionel Messi’s comments were posted on the website.

“I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions. I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes.”

Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain Nasser Al-Khelaifi said this:

“I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain and we are proud to welcome him and his family to Paris. He has made no secret of his desire to continue competing at the very highest level and winning trophies, and naturally our ambition as a club is to do the same. The addition of Leo to our world class squad continues a very strategic and successful transfer window for the club. Led by our outstanding coach and his staff, I look forward to the team making history together for our fans all around the world.”

Joaquin Correa reportedly agrees 4 year contract with Inter

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Joaquin Correa has reportedly agreed to a four year contract with Inter.

Correa has been linked with several clubs in the past few weeks and it looks like has found his new team. According to L’Interista, the Argentina Copa America winner has decided to join Inter on a four year deal from Lazio.

With Lukaku joining Chelsea, the center forward became Inter’s priority. Still only 26 years of age, Correa could be playing alongside fellow Argentine Lautaro Martinez, should Lautaro not leave the club.

While an agreement has been reached between the play and the club, nothing has been made official between Lazio and Inter.

Video: Lionel Messi wears number 30 jersey with PSG

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Lionel Messi will wear the No. 30 jersey with Paris Saint-Germain. It was rumored to be number 10, after that number 19 and then now 30 on the shirt. However, it has been confirmed, Lionel Messi will wear number 30 for PSG.

It was reported that Neymar would have offered him the No. 10, which would have been rejected by his Argentine friend. Therefore, Messi reportedly had to choose between No. 19 or No. 30, both numbers which Leo already used in his beginnings at FC Barcelona.

PSG’s Pablo Sarabia is currently using N. 19, while No. 30 is used by substitute goalkeeper Alexandre Letellier.

Messi has decided on number 30, a number with which he made his debut for FC Barcelona back in 2004.

Lionel Messi has Argentina priority clause in PSG contract

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Lionel Messi reportedly has an Argentina priority clause in his PSG contract.

Messi’s contract with PSG apparently has a hint of Argentina in it. Per a report by TyC Sports, Lionel Messi has a clause in his contract which stipulates that the Argentina national team take priority.

According to the report, Lionel Messi has a clause in his PSG contract which states that the Argentina national team would be his priority when it comes to playing official matches and friendly games.

In addition, the Argentina staff would have access to PSG’s facilities.

This would mean should PSG have a match that is close to the international break, Messi could choose to play for Argentina without any problems.

Lionel Messi arrived in Paris to sign with PSG

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Lionel Messi arrived this Tuesday in Paris after reaching a total agreement with Paris Saint-Germain. He is currently undergoing his medical examination with the club.

After a confusing Monday night in which FC Barcelona would have made one last desperate offer for their star player to stay, everything still pointed towards Messi joining the Parisian club.

Leo arrived in France with his wife Antonella Rocuzzo, his three sons, and his father Jorge Messi, who was in charge of the negotiations with the PSG executives. An impressive French crowd welcomed a smiling Messi at Le Bourget airport, who greeted from a window of the place with a T-shirt that read “Ici c’est Paris” or “Here it’s Paris”.

Paris Saint-Germain recently announced via their official social media accounts that Lionel Messi will be speaking this Wednesday at a press conference, in what is supposed to be his presentation.

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