Messi agrees deal to sign for PSG after Barca exit

Former Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal to join French club, Paris St-Germain according to reports from Europe.

The deal, which has the option of a third year, is subject to a medical.

If the signing is completed, Messi would be reuniting with former Barca teammate, Neymar and his national team mate, Angel di Maria.

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Messi officially announced his exit from Barca on Sunday following a failed attempt to sign a new contract with the La Liga club.

The 34-year-old will be playing under the management of Mauricio Pochettino, whose side finished second to Lille in Ligue 1 last season.

Messi won the Ballon d’Or a record six times and lifted 35 trophies with the Catalan club.

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