Lionel Messi meets PSG teammates on first training day (See pictures & videos)

Lionel Messi is now a Paris Saint-Germain player, having signed a two-year contract. On Thursday, he took part in his first training session with the club at the Ooredoo Center and met his new teammates.

Team Newsable

Paris, First Published Aug 13, 2021, 11:22 AM IST | Last Updated Aug 13, 2021, 11:22 AM IST

Argentine superstar has done the unthinkable, as he has switched his loyalties from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. Having played at Camp Nou for 21 years, it feels surreal to see Messi playing in PSG's colours.

Nonetheless, that's the harsh reality of club football, as one never knows where he might end up playing in the future. On the same note, he took part in his first training session at the Ooredoo Center on Wednesday.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Paris Saint-Germain (@psg)

ALSO WATCH: PSG unveils Lionel Messi in Paris, fans go crazy

In a video shared by PSG, Messi arrives at the venue, meeting PSG officials, his new teammates, including Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and coach Mauricio Pochettino. He is also seen warming up on a treadmill before getting down onto the training ground and taking part in the drills.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Paris Saint-Germain (@psg)

Messi is reportedly set to earn $41 million annually at Parc des Princes, including bonuses. The contract also has an option for a third year. Also, as per a few reports, he got a $30 million signing bonus, while he is also set to earn player image rights, along with jersey sales that could shoot up his annual pay to $75 million.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Paris Saint-Germain (@psg)

NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona

For more reliable and latest news

subscribe to Asianet Newsable WhatsApp channel by clicking here.