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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi explains why he chose Paris Saint-Germain following his exit from Barcelona.
Lionel Messi has revealed why he decided to pick Paris Saint-Germain following his exit from Barcelona in 2021.
The 35-year-old had to leave his boyhood club after his contract expired, and the club lacked enough FFP margin to offer him a renewal.
Following an emotional exit, his next destination was heavily speculated before he was famously unveiled by the Ligue 1 champions.
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What Messi said
In an exclusive interview with Bein Sports set to be released tomorrow, the Qatar 2022 champion explained why he chose the French club.
At the time, Messi's international teammates Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes were at PSG, as well his friend and former Barcelona teammate Neymar.
He revealed that he liked the club, and the presence of his friends and national teammates informed his decision, as he felt it would be easier for him to settle at the club.
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“I came to Paris because I liked the club and had friends there, and a lot of people I knew from the national team.”
"It seemed easier for me to adapt unlike anywhere else I could have gone and that's why I decided to come to Paris."
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