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PHOTOS: PSG fans gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium to welcome Lionel Messi
Following Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, hundreds of fans are already waiting outside the Parc des Princes and one of the city’s airports in order to catch the first glimpse of Lionel Messi.
Following Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, hundreds of fans are already waiting outside the Parc des Princes and one of the city’s airports in order to catch the first glimpse of Lionel Messi.
After a tearful farewell to Barcelona on Sunday, the Argentine superstar is expected in the French capital to complete his transfer to PSG in the next few days.
But they could be in for a long wait with Messi filmed on Monday wearing swimming trunks by the pool at his house in Barcelona.
Messi, 34, didn’t confirm he was about to sign for the French club in Sunday’s press conference but newspaper L’Equipe said he was set for a medical in Paris on Monday and to finalise terms.
Excited Paris Saint-Germain fans gathered outside the Parc des Princes on Monday as they await the arrival of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi
Fans were also outside Messi’s house in Barcelona on Monday, where the player was filmed walking by the pool in swimming shorts
It has prompted many PSG fans to gather at the entrance of their team’s stadium, under tight security from police officers and stewards, and at Le Bourget Airport north of the city. The airport is typically used for private jet and business flights.
PSG fan Mehmet Sen, who had been waiting at the gates of the airport since 2 am, said ‘We’re waiting for a legend, the legend that is Leo Messi.’
Fans also thronged the airport on Sunday night after a false rumour spread that Messi was due to arrive. But the large crowd chanting ‘Messi, Messi’ was left disappointed because the player was still in Barcelona.