Ex-Barcelona captain Messi ‘overwhelmed with joy’ after first week with PSG

Former Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, is happy after his first week with Paris Saint-Germain.

As the countdown for his debut continues, Messi laid out his plans for the upcoming season in the French capital.

“I believe PSG are prepared to fight once again having come very close in recent years. I have the same dream and desire to win another Champions League,” Messi told beIN Sports.

“Hopefully I can do whatever is necessary so that we can achieve that goal which is something that would mean a lot to the club, to me personally and to the fans.”

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When asked about what his first moments were like in the French capital, he admitted that it has been a wild journey so far.

“To be honest it was crazy. From the moment the statement came out, people were flooding the streets without knowing I would be coming here since nothing had then been confirmed,” he said.

“It is my first experience outside of Barcelona, having been there for so long and to experience this is crazy. I’m just enjoying every minute and very excited to start.”

The Argentine also seems very keen to be reunited with former teammate Neymar.

“I am very excited to play with Neymar after having spent so much time separated and very excited to play alongside everyone else. I think Paris have a spectacular squad and I’m very excited to enjoy the day-to-day with them all.

“The number 30 was the first shirt I played in, in my first few years at Barcelona. After so much time, and with this big change, I feel like I am starting again, and it feels right to start again with the number 30 shirt.”