Paris Saint-Germain ultras welcomed Lionel Messi to the club with a special reception following his official unveiling.
Messi addressed the media after completing his blockbuster free transfer to PSG.
After explaining his decision to join the French giants, the 34-year-old left the Parc de Princes to meet his new fans for the first time – and it was a sight to behold.
🚨🚨LES ULTRAS PARISIENS SONT ARRIVÉS 🔥🔥#PSG #TeamPSG #MessiPSG @Co_Ultras_Paris pic.twitter.com/U98bDSKNNo
— Canal Supporters (@CanalSupporters) August 11, 2021
The former Barcelona superstar got a spine-tingling ovation from the thousands of supporters who gathered outside the stadium.
Supporters cheered on their newest superstar talent, letting off flares and other pyrotechnics in wild scenes.
The Argentine forward watched on in amazement as he soaked up the atmosphere in an unforgettable moment.
😍 Qᴜᴇʟ ᴀᴄᴄᴜᴇɪʟ 😍#PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/kro3JECc4H
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 11, 2021
Lionel Messi salue les supporters venus l’accueillir au Parc des Princes 😍
On vous laisse apprécier !#PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/txdJ3viry6
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 11, 2021
Speaking at his press conference, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner said he dreams of winning the Champions League for a fifth time.
“My goal and my dream is to win the Champions League once more,” said Messi, who last won the coveted trophy back in 2015.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 11, 2021
On his shock Barca exit, he added: “It was a difficult change after so long a time. But the moment I arrived here, I felt very happy and I really want to begin the training sessions. I want it to be quick.
“My only will now is to begin the training sessions. I want to work with the staff and team-mates and begin this new moment of my life.
“I have this will to play. I am really impatient. I still want to win, as I did the first moment of my career.
“I feel this club is ready to fight for all the trophies. This is my goal, I want to keep growing and keep winning titles and that is why I came to this club.”
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