• Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.
    Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.
  • Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests.
    Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests.
  • Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests.
    Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests.
  • Lionel Messi gives the thumbs up.
    Lionel Messi gives the thumbs up.
  • Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
    Lionel Messi poses before his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Lionel Messi arrives for his medical tests.
    Lionel Messi arrives for his medical tests.
  • Lionel Messi arrives for his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
    Lionel Messi arrives for his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
    Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests ahead of signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests.
    Lionel Messi undergoes his medical tests.
  • Argentina football player Lionel Messi waves at fans from a balcony of the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris.
    Argentina football player Lionel Messi waves at fans from a balcony of the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris.
  • Supporters react as Lionel Messi appears at his hotel in Paris.
    Supporters react as Lionel Messi appears at his hotel in Paris.
  • Supporters react as Lionel Messi appears at his hotel in Paris.
    Supporters react as Lionel Messi appears at his hotel in Paris.
  • Lionel Messi waves at fans.
    Lionel Messi waves at fans.
  • Lionel Messi waves at fans from a balcony of the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris.
    Lionel Messi waves at fans from a balcony of the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris.
  • Lionel Messi waves to supporters.
    Lionel Messi waves to supporters.
  • Lionel Messi's wife Antonela and their children.
    Lionel Messi's wife Antonela and their children.
  • Lionel Messi is seen with his wife Antonela.
    Lionel Messi is seen with his wife Antonela.
  • Lionel Messi holds a Paris Saint-Germain shirt at Parc des Princes.
    Lionel Messi holds a Paris Saint-Germain shirt at Parc des Princes.
  • Lionel Messi sign his two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al Khelaifi on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.
    Lionel Messi sign his two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al Khelaifi on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.

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Lionel Messi passes medical before PSG presentation on Wednesday - in pictures

Argentine superstar has joined French club on a two-year contract

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings
Paris, Aug 11, 2021 (AFP)

August 11, 2021

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Lionel Messi said he wants to "build something special" at Paris Saint-Germain before being unveiled as a Parisian player on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the 34-year-old signed a two-year deal with PSG with the option of an additional year.

Messi, who will wear the No 30 in Paris, the number he had when he began his professional career at Barcelona, will be unveiled by PSG at a press conference at 9am GMT (1pm in UAE) on Wednesday.

"I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain," he said in a statement on the club's website.

"Everything about the club matches my football ambitions," Messi, who was given a hero's welcome by the PSG fans when he arrived in the French capital on Tuesday, added.

"I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here.

"I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes."

Updated: August 11, 2021, 6:08 AM