Messi to PSG: "Ligue 1 will gain greater exposure in France and internationally" (O. Létang)

"This is obviously a very positive thing for our championship, which will gain greater exposure in France and internationally. As a club president, it's great that one of the greatest players in history is playing in France," said Olivier Létang, president of LOSC Lille (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), to News Tank Football, regarding the arrival of Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, on 11/08/2021.

"Paris Saint-Germain 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.

"My first feeling is that it is an earthquake. I would have imagined Messi finishing his career at in Barcelona (ESP). Such a player who would have remained a one-club man would have been extraordinary. History dictates that this is not the case. Messi will therefore play in Ligue 1 and it is great for all football lovers to see this giant playing every weekend on French pitches," said Paris…