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Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain reportedly agree to two-year deal

HIs tearful departure from Barcelona behind him, Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain have apparently agreed to a two-year contract to play for the French club,

He is expected to arrive in Paris soon and take a physical exam before signing the contract, which includes an option for a third year. A news conference is expected Wednesday at PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, according to L’Equipe, which first reported the news, and multiple outlets.

The six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, Messi will join an already formidable PSG team that includes Neymar, with whom he once played at Barcelona, and Kylian Mbappe, the young French striker.