Lionel Messi has finally ended his long saga with Barcelona by joining Paris Saint-Germain for a record-breaking deal. The Argentine star signed a five-year contract with the French club, worth €700 million, making him the highest-paid player in the world. Messi, who spent 21 years at Barcelona, decided to leave the club after they failed to renew his contract due to financial difficulties. He had several offers from other clubs, such as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Juventus, but he chose PSG as his new destination. "I am very happy and excited to join PSG," Messi said at his presentation. "It is a new challenge for me and I am ready to give my best for this team. I want to thank Barcelona for everything they have done for me and I will always have them in my heart." Messi will wear the number 10 shirt at PSG and will form a formidable attack with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. He will also reunite with his former coach Mauricio Pochettino, who praised him as "the best player in history". "We are delighted to welcome Messi to our club," Pochettino said. "He is a genius who can make the difference in any game. He will bring his experience, his talent, and his charisma to our project. He is a dream come true for us."