(MENAFN- NewsBytes) football legend Lionel messi has agreed a two-year deal with French giants Paris Saint-Germain after a shock exit from Barcelona. As per BBC, the deal is subject to a medical. Messi had to leave Barcelona after the club was unable to afford a new deal under La Liga's financial fair play rules. Here are the details.
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Barcelona: Messi couldn't continue due to financial and structural obstacles Messi scored 672 goals in 778 matches for Barca 'Lionel Messi is going to be a PSG player' Barca couldn't afford Messi anymore #psg-will-boast-of-a- dream-forward-line,
PSG will boast of a dream forward line Barca Barcelona: Messi couldn't continue due to financial and structural obstacles
On August 6, A statement issued by Barcelona read, "Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations)." The club added that Messi won't be staying and both parties regret that the relationship is coming to an end.
Stats Messi scored 672 goals in 778 matches for Barca
Messi started his senior club career in the 2004-05 season. Messi has amassed 672 goals in 778 matches for the Spanish club. Messi has won a staggering 34 trophies at Barca. He has lifted 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey honors, 7 Spanish Super Cups, 4 Champions Leagues, 3 UEFA Super Cups, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.
Quote 'Lionel Messi is going to be a PSG player'
"It's all been confirmed. Lionel Messi is going to be a PSG player," football expert Guillem Balague told BBC Radio 5 Live. "That's it, it's done. It's happened in the last few minutes," Balague added.
Information Barca couldn't afford Messi anymore
Barcelona couldn't afford Messi anymore, who had agreed to a 50% wage cut as well. Barca are 1bn euros in debt and landed themselves in this position by several bad decisions in terms of splurging in the transfer market.
Do you know? PSG will boast of a dream forward line
PSG, who finished second in Ligue 1 last season will be the favorites to win the major honors in the 2021-22 season. With a dream forward line of Kylian Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar, PSG boast of perhaps the best forward line.
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