<p>Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona is official.</p>.<p>The 34-year-old Argentinian forward signed a two-year deal Tuesday with Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1 with an option for a third year. Financial terms were not announced, but The New York Times reported Messi will earn $41 million per year.</p>.<p>Messi had spent his entire pro career with Barcelona, but his contract expired and the two sides couldn't agree on a new deal. His last contract was for four years and $674 million, and he was looking at a massive pay cut to return to the Spanish side.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-signs-with-paris-saint-germain-1018241.html" target="_blank">Read | Lionel Messi signs with Paris Saint-Germain</a></strong></p>.<p>"I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions," Messi said Tuesday in a statement. "I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes."</p>.<p>Messi already is in Paris and will be formally introduced as part of the team Wednesday.</p>.<p>Messi registered 25 goals and 21 assists in 33 matches (starts) for Barcelona in La Liga play in 2019-20, then had 30 goals and nine assists in 35 matches (33 starts) in 2020-21.</p>.<p>He has won 34 titles in 16 seasons with Barcelona, including four Champions League and 10 La Liga crowns. He is a six-time Ballon d'Or-winner.</p>
<p>Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona is official.</p>.<p>The 34-year-old Argentinian forward signed a two-year deal Tuesday with Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1 with an option for a third year. Financial terms were not announced, but The New York Times reported Messi will earn $41 million per year.</p>.<p>Messi had spent his entire pro career with Barcelona, but his contract expired and the two sides couldn't agree on a new deal. His last contract was for four years and $674 million, and he was looking at a massive pay cut to return to the Spanish side.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-signs-with-paris-saint-germain-1018241.html" target="_blank">Read | Lionel Messi signs with Paris Saint-Germain</a></strong></p>.<p>"I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions," Messi said Tuesday in a statement. "I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes."</p>.<p>Messi already is in Paris and will be formally introduced as part of the team Wednesday.</p>.<p>Messi registered 25 goals and 21 assists in 33 matches (starts) for Barcelona in La Liga play in 2019-20, then had 30 goals and nine assists in 35 matches (33 starts) in 2020-21.</p>.<p>He has won 34 titles in 16 seasons with Barcelona, including four Champions League and 10 La Liga crowns. He is a six-time Ballon d'Or-winner.</p>