Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Lionel Messi (ARG) signs for Paris Saint-Germain for 2 seasons (+1 optional)

"Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) is delighted to announce the signing of Leo Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year," said the club in a statement on the evening of 10/08/2021. The Argentine player joins the French League from FC Barcelona (LaLiga Santander), where he had been playing since 2000.

"The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is justifiably considered a legend of the game and a true inspiration for those of all ages inside and outside football. The signing of Leo reinforces Paris Saint-Germain's aspirations as well as providing the club’s loyal fans with not only an exceptionally talented squad, but also moments of incredible football in the coming years," four years after the month of August 2017 during which the club recruited another player from Barça, the Brazilian Neymar Jr (on 03/08/2017), for €222m, before signing French striker Kylian Mbappé (on 31/08/2017) from AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) for €180m (including bonuses). The Argentinian, however, arrives on a free transfer.

"I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris…