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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have announced the signing of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.

The 34-year-old has flown to Paris to complete the deal with hundreds of fans flocking to the local airport to greet the superstar.

Lionel Messi has joined Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Reuters

PSG confirmed the signing via a social media video

A picture of Messi's No10 Argentina shirt was included in the video

Lionel Messi has just landed in Paris with his wife AntonelaCredit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo

The superstar arrived at El Prat airport in Barcelona on TuesdayCredit: Reuters

Paris Saint-Germain fans flock to the airport to welcome MessiCredit: EPA

Barcelona have taken down a mural of Messi at the Nou CampCredit: Reuters

Messi's arrival was announced on Tuesday afternoon after a frantic and fascinating day in European football.

PSG confirmed the signing by sharing a teasing video on social media, containing Messi's Argentina shirt and six Ballon d'Or awards.

Passionate PSG supporters arrived at Le Bourget airport on Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the footballing legend.

There were also plenty of fans at the club's Parc des Princes stadium and on the streets of Paris as Messi appeared in the French capital.

The four-time Champions League winner waved to his adoring supporters from a window at Le Bourget airport wearing a Paris top.

A later video emerged showing him being convoyed around Paris with a massive police escort that looked more fitting for a president than a footballer.

Messi's contract is yet to be formally announced but it's believed to be a two-year deal with the option of a third.

Messi and his dad Jorge were seen passing through El Prat airport in Barcelona as they headed to Paris.

Jorge had confirmed the transfer on Tuesday morning, telling the press: "Leo's going to sign with PSG today."

Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo then posted a snap of her alongside her husband on board a jet.

Towards a new adventure together.
Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo on Instagram

Timeline: Messi joins PSG

10.56am: Barcelona begin to remove a mural of Messi at the Nou Camp ahead of his departure.
11.00am: Rumours on social media suggest Messi will fly from Barcelona to Paris on Tuesday to complete a free transfer.
11.53am: Messi's father Jorge reportedly confirms the player will sign for PSG on Tuesday.
12.00pm: Dozens of PSG fans arrive at Le Bourget airport in Paris to greet Messi after hearing the news.
12.21pm: Messi and his family arrive at El Prat airport in Barcelona to fly to the French capital.
12.23pm: PSG fans and the press begin to arrive at the club's Parc des Princes stadium.
1.07pm: Dozens of police officers are spotted at Le Bourget as numbers grow to welcome Messi.
1.53pm: Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo shares a photo of the couple on a plane heading to Paris.
2.20pm: Brazilian superstar Neymar announces Messi will sign for PSG on Instagram.
2.40pm: PSG confirms the signing of Messi.
2.57pm: Messi waves to fans at Le Bourget.
3.29pm: PSG confirm a press conference will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 10am.
3.32pm: A huge motorcade of police cars and motorbikes escort Messi across Paris
8.48pm: Leaked images and video circulates of Messi in a full PSG kit doing kick-ups at the Parc des Princes

Fans also turned up at Le Bourget airport on Sunday after rumours the player was due to land in France circulated on social media.

But they have finally gotten the chance to say bonjour to Messi and he is expected to be officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday at 10am (UK time).

Messi said adios to his adoring Barcelona supporters in an emotional press conference on Sunday.

Speculation of a shock u-turn was quashed when the Spanish giants began removing a mural of their former captain at the Nou Camp.

Cash-strapped Barca released Messi after a salary cap ensured the LaLiga club couldn't offer him a new deal, despite the player wanting to stay.

Spanish law ensured Messi couldn't play for free, with new contracts required to be a minimum of 50 per cent of the previous wage.

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