Messi ended his 21-year relationship with Barcelona, after his contract was not renewed. The financial problems that surrounded Los Cules were the reason why Messi did not continue at the Camp Nou.
Even if Messi played without being paid, Barcelona could not register him. Messi also had to find a new "home" for him and PSG became an option after receiving a two-year contract, an option for a year extension.
PSG is not half-hearted by making Messi the recipient of the most expensive salary, which is 35 million euros per year. PSG believe that Messi is a person who can bring them to glory in Europe.
Moreover, Messi has four Champions League trophies while still strengthening Barcelona. Well, after so long being a "god" in Barcelona, Messi will now be an opponent for the club that made his name.
Barcelona and PSG have often met at the event in recent years, both in the group and knockout stages. However, for this season, the fastest meeting between the two teams will occur in the round of 16.
Because, Barcelona and PSG are both in the second pot because they failed to win the league last season. Messi will certainly be in a situation that has never been felt before. What do you think Messi will do next?
"I'm always grateful to Barca and the fans. I came there when I was a child, then we went through both good and difficult times," said Lionel Messi as reported by Reuters.
"Barca fans know I'm joining a good club, competing in the Champions League, because they know me, I like to win, I'm a champion and I want to keep doing that."
"I have no doubt that PSG want to always win and improve. It's nice to meet Barcelona in the Champions League, especially when there are fans. But on the one hand, I feel strange coming back home in another team's shirt - but that's football."