Messi packs his luggage and leaves Barcelona for his new club
L'Equipe newspaper reported that Lionel Messi will travel to Paris on Sunday to undergo medical examinations in Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening or Monday morning.
The French newspaper, quoting Argentine sources, said that the 34-year-old Argentine and the French Ligue 1 club were close to reaching an agreement.
The Argentine star Lionel Messi bid farewell to the Spanish club Barcelona, who spent more than 20 years in its ranks, with tears, acknowledging the possibility of moving to Paris Saint-Germain, although he has not signed with anyone yet.
Messi held a press conference to talk about his departure from Barcelona, and when he climbed to the podium, amid the applause of the audience, he cried.
After holding his breath, he said at the beginning of his speech, "I never imagined leaving Barcelona because I really didn't think about it. I wanted to say goodbye to everyone on the pitch."
"This year, my family and I were convinced that we would stay here, in our home, that's what we wanted more than anything else. Leaving is hard and tough."
"I still can't believe that I will leave this club and change my life. I love this club. Now I have to start from scratch. I was not prepared for such a scenario, frankly."
"I have given everything for this club from day one to the last. I have had good times with the club and difficult times, but the people here showed their love for me and this will stay with me forever," he said.
And about the possibility of him moving to Saint-Germain, "There is a possibility of that, but I have not signed with anyone. Several clubs have expressed their desire, and therefore nothing is closed, nothing is closed and things are open."
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