Lionel Messi's first words as Paris Saint-Germain transfer confirmed following Chelsea interest

 




Messi's first words as Paris Saint-Germain transfer confirmed following Chelsea interest

Lionel Messi has joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal after his sparkling spell with Barcelona came to an end.

Lionel Messi has been announced as a PSG player despite interest from Chelsea. Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi has been announced as a PSG player despite interest from Chelsea. Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Lionel Messi says that he is determined to build something special with Paris Saint-Germain after his transfer was announced by the French club.


The Barcelona superstar departed Barcelona after an extension to his contract could not be signed-off due to the Catalans' considerable financial worries.


The Spanish giants initially released a statement before Messi himself hosted an emotional press conference to confirm his exit.


He was of course asked where his future lied, with Paris Saint-Germain immediately being installed as favourites. Chelsea were also credited with an interest in the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.


He replied: "That's honestly one possibility [PSG], to reach those heights. At the minute, I've got nothing agreed with anybody

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