Lionel Messi finally concludes PSG two-year contract deal

The 34-year-old Messi completes a blockbuster reunion with erstwhile Barcelona team-mate Neymar after his shock exit from Barca

Lionel Messi finally concludes PSG two-year contract deal
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Former Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has finally been announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player.

The Argentine star signed a two-year deal with the club, with the option of a third, in a deal that is expected to net him a total of £92.6million over two years.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner will receive a £25m signing on-fee on top of his take-home wages of £650,000 per week.

The 34-year-old star completes a blockbuster reunion with erstwhile Barcelona team-mate Neymar after his shock exit from Barca and reveals that, he is impatient to start a new chapter.

"I am impatient to start a new chapter of my career in Paris. 

"The club and its vision are in perfect harmony with my ambitions. 

"I know how talented the players and staff are here. 

"I am determined to build, something great for the club and for the fans.

"I can't wait to set foot on the Parc des Princes pitch." Lionel told PSG website. 

After an action-packed day that saw Lionel Messi arrive in the French capital in front of hundreds of supporters, the club has confirmed his signing.

It appears PSG, who had organized a press conference for 10am on Wednesday morning, were sparked into an announcement after images of Messi in a full PSG kit were leaked online.

Within minutes, PSG had put out their own footage and stories via their own website and social media channels.

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said:

"I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain and we are proud to welcome him to Paris, with his family. 

"He did not hide his desire to continue to evolve at the highest level and to win trophies. 

"The ambition of the club is of course identical. 

"The addition of Leo to our world-class team confirms the relevance and success of our recruitment.

"Together with our great coach and his staff, I look forward to seeing our team make history for all of our supporters around the world."

Passionate PSG supporters had arrived early at Paris-Le Bourget airport on Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the football legend.

There were also plenty of fans at the club's Parc des Princes stadium and on the streets of Paris as Messi appeared in the French capital wearing an 'Ici c'est Paris' - This is Paris - t-shirt.

The four-time Champions League winner was seen waving to his adoring supporters from a window.