Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona

Lionel Messi finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract on Tuesday night to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona and sends PSG into a new era.

Only two days ago, Lionel Messi had wept as he bade farewell to his boyhood team, describing his feelings at being told he had to leave as like having "a bucket of cold water poured over me". A new in Paris!PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/scrp1su9a6 - Day 1 of Messi in Paris#PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/WZgmASiEcj Behind the scenes in Messi's first day in Paris.#PSGxMESSI However, the 35-year-old has joined a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after leaving Barcelona. Mess has signed a two-year contract with the option for a third season.