Lionel Messi is in Paris ahead of his medical and has greeted the thousands of Paris Saint-Germain fans who have gathered outside of his hotel.
Messi arrived in the French capital earlier today and was greeted by an army of PSG supporters.
Die-hard fans chanted their new star’s name as he touched down to complete his blockbuster free transfer.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner addressed his adoring fans, popping his head out of the window to wave to hordes of fans in crazy scenes.
Il est là ! Lionel Messi est arrivé à Paris devant les supporters ! pic.twitter.com/RDfQnyVotI
— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) August 10, 2021
La réaction des supporters au Bourget à l’apparition de Lionel Messi ! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ms9aSeGRw2
— L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) August 10, 2021
PSG have confirmed the signing of Messi, taking to social media to post a video.
👀 pic.twitter.com/KDqh6cG9zl
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 10, 2021
An official unveiling is expected either tonight or tomorrow.