While most of the basketball world had eyes on NBA free agency and the summer league in Las Vegas, the soccer community was heating up around the current transfer window. While different footballers made moves across Europe, one player’s transfer sent a shock around the world of sports.
After 16 seasons with the legendary Spanish club Barcelona FC, Lionel Messi signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint Germain in the French Ligue 1.
Along with his move to France, Messi’s new jersey number caught the eye of the Golden State Warriors point guard. After Messi landed No. 30 with PSG, Steph Curry chimed in on Twitter. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player shared a pair of pictures on social media along with a message for Messi.
Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:
Messi has some good taste I see. Good luck at PSG my guy 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/7Lj6S0tevb
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) August 10, 2021
Via @PSG_English on Twitter:
HYPE ☁️🤩#PSGxMESSI
📷 Julien Scussel / PSG pic.twitter.com/z0SG2oDlIj
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 11, 2021
During his 520 appearances at Barcelona, Messi tallied a ridiculous 474 goals. The 34-year-old notched six Ballon d’Or trophies. In 2009, Messi was named the FIFA World Player of the Year. Messi is also the captain of the Argentina men’s national first team.
For the 2021-22 campaign, Messi will suit up alongside fellow world-class players Neymar and Kylian Mbappe on the pitch at the Parc Des Princes.
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