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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have announced the signing of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.
The 34-year-old has flown to Paris to complete the deal with hundreds of fans flocking to the local airport to greet the superstar.
Messi’s arrival was announced on Tuesday afternoon after a frantic and fascinating day in European football.
PSG confirmed the signing by sharing a teasing video on social media, containing Messi’s Argentina shirt and six Ballon d’Or awards.
Passionate PSG supporters arrived at Le Bourget airport on Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the footballing 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.
The four-time Champions League winner waved to his adoring supporters from a window at Le Bourget airport wearing a Paris top.
Messi’s contract is yet to be formally announced but it’s believed to be a two-year deal with the option of a third.
Messi and his dad Jorge were seen passing through El Prat airport in Barcelona as they headed to Paris.
Jorge had reportedly confirmed the transfer on Tuesday morning, telling the press: “Leo’s going to sign with PSG today.”
Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo then posted a snap of her alongside her husband on board a jet.
Fans also turned up at Le Bourget airport on Sunday after rumours the player was due to land in France circulated on social media.
But they have finally gotten the chance to say bonjour to Messi and he is expected to be officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday at 10am (UK time).
Messi said adios to his adoring Barcelona supporters in an emotional press conference on Sunday.
Speculation of a shock u-turn was quashed when the Spanish giants began removing a mural of their former captain at the Nou Camp.
Cash-strapped Barca released Messi after a salary cap ensured the LaLiga club couldn’t offer him a new deal, despite the player wanting to stay.
Spanish law ensured Messi couldn’t play for free, with new contracts required to be a minimum of 50 per cent of the previous wage.
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