It is expected that Lionel Messi will complete his long-awaited move to Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, but in this live blog we will keep you up to date with the latest news and updates surrounding the Argentine’s future.
Messi, who bid farewell to Barcelona in a press conference on Sunday, has so far remained at his home in Castelldefels, despite hundreds of PSG fans waiting for his arrival at the city’s main airports, as well as the Parc des Princes.
There were reports late on Monday night that Barcelona had made a last-ditch attempt to get Messi to renew, but that has been denied by several high-profile journalists. Instead, it seems likely that the 34-year-old will put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of a third at PSG, where he will have a net salary of 25 million euros per year and receive 25 million euros as a sign-on fee.
Messi’s future LIVE
12:00 CEST: Messi reaches agreement with PSG
Messi’s camp have wrapped up the final details of his move to PSG, according to the French newspaper L’Equipe, so he is expected to fly to the French capital in the next few hours.
11:30 CEST: Messi will not fly until everything is sorted
The final bits and pieces of Messi’s contract at PSG are being finalised, but the six-time Ballon d’Or will not fly to Paris until everything is complete.
11:00 CEST: PSG remain confident
Despite reports of a supposed Barcelona contract offer to Messi, which has been denied by many journalists close to the Argentine’s camp, PSG remain optimistic that they will complete the signing of the Argentine, as Fabrizio Romano notes.
10:30 CEST: Donnarumma excited to play with Messi
Gianluigi Donnarumma joined PSG on a free this summer, and the Italian goalkeeper has admitted that he is excited at the prospect of playing in the same team as Messi. “I am very happy that Leo is coming here. He’s the best in the world, so I can’t help but be excited and happy,” Donnarumma told Sky Sport Italia.
10:00 CEST: Messi expected to land in Paris this Tuesday
The Argentine newspaper Ole have reported that the agreement between PSG and Messi’s camp is almost done, and he could fly to Paris this Tuesday, August 10.
