Argentinian forward Lionel Messi’s transfer and departure from FC Barcelona was a glorified case in the history of football. I believe what sets this transfer apart is that he has spent his entire football career with FC Barcelona, since joining their academy as a child and playing with the club for over two decades. Messi became a free agent on July 1^st when his FC Barcelona contract expired until signing with PSG F.C. two weeks later. He even showed his love for his former club by willing to take a pay cut to remain with them (bbc.com, 2021). In addition, as per the Spanish La Liga rules, even if Messi took a pay cut, it wouldn’t have been possible to renew his contract. In my opinion PSG F.C. gained one of the best, if not the best player of all time. Messi has great skills, technique, and control over the ball when he plays. As a result, Messi said goodbye to FC Barcelona and joined PSG F.C. in the French League signing a two year bumper contract as a free agent with his deal being an annual salary in the region of over 30 million USD (skysports.com, 2021). I think Messi gained a great club to play in which has phenomenal and outstanding players. Messi has been handed the number 30 shirt for playing with PSG F.C. warmly greeting everyone associated with the club (Thomas, 2021). This follows his act of letting Neymar Jr. keep the number 10. Messi moving to PSG F.C. is deemed to be appropriate at his current career stage. The club has significant potential for the future and are investing properly to dominate European football. Moreover, PSG F.C. has multiple superstars within their team. Messi will add a new chapter in his legacy, career, the Europa league, and the clubs history. Many phenomenal players played for PSG F.C. that were all great, such as David Beckham. Observations testify that Messi will be properly assisted to adapt to clubs lifestyle, as he has multiple teammates from his Argentinian national side to accompany him. In addition, given his salary, Messi will become one of the highest-paid football players in current world football. This is a great time for both PSG F.C and Messi to write a new history. Fellow Argentinian compatriot Mauricio Pochettino is the current manager of PSG F.C. and will assist Messi in adapting to the playing style and formations of the club. Furthermore, PSG F.C. has players like Neymar and Angel Di Maria, who are good friends of Messi and will make him feel at home. The team is heavily loaded with talented football players, which will hopefully lead Messi to win yet another Ballon d’Or and encourage him to take PSG F.C. towards new heights in the Europo league.

It’s sad that we had to see such an amazing era between FC Barcelona and Messi come to an end. It’s sad that both the club and Messi lost each other, but this is a new chapter in PSG F.C. history and Messi’s legacy. Messi will forever remain in FC Barcelona’s history as one of their best players.

References

bbc.com. (2021). Lionel Messi: Barcelona say Argentina forward will not stay at club. Retrieved from bbc.com: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58108298

skysports.com. (2021). Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona with Paris Saint-Germain already in talks. Retrieved from skysports.com: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11833/12373889/lionel-messi-to-leave-barcelona-with-paris-saint-germain-already-in-talks

Thomas, L. (2021). Lionel Messi agrees to join Paris Saint-Germain on two-year contract after leaving Barcelona. Retrieved from skysports.com: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12373952/lionel-messi-agrees-to-join-paris-saint-germain-on-two-year-contract-after-leaving-barcelona