LIONEL MESSI has finally been announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player.
After an action-packed day that saw Messi arrive in the French capital in front of hundreds of supporters, the club has confirmed his signing.
Messi, 34, completes a blockbuster reunion with former Barcelona team-mate Neymar after his shock exit from Barca.
He will sign 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 get a £25m signing on-fee on top of his take-home wages of £650,000 per week.
He told the PSG website: “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.”
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: “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.”
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