He was expected as the Messi.

The Argentine superstar gave his first press conference with PSG on Wednesday 11 August. 

Lionel Messi expressed his "immense happiness" to join Paris SG, during a presentation press conference at the Parc des Princes.

"I want to find my partners, the management, and start this new stage," said the 34-year-old Argentinian, acknowledging that it had been "very hard" to leave FC Barcelona "after so many time".

He notably expressed his "dream of winning the Champions League once again" and of "continuing to win titles" while helping PSG "to achieve its goals".

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said the day was "historic" for the club who signed a player "making football magical".

However, he warns: "We haven't won anything yet."

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