Lionel Messi Shows PSG Teammates How He Plans to Torment Opponents During Training Session

Lionel Messi Shows PSG Teammates How He Plans to Torment Opponents During Training Session

Oluwatomiwa Babalola
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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  • Argentine star Lionel Messi shows incredible dribbling skills during one of his first training sessions at PSG
  • The six-time Ballon d'Or winner joined the Parisians on a two-year deal earlier this month after failing to renew his deal with Barcelona
  • The 34-year-old winger could make his debut for his new club against Reims on Sunday, August 29

Lionel Messi seems to be settling in well and fast at Paris Saint Germain after the Argentine showed his new teammates what he will bring to the table.

The 34-year-old completed a two-year deal with the French League club this month and during his first few training sessions, he is already driving them crazy.

Though the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is not expected to make his debut until a few days from now, he is already showing his unstoppable skills in training.

Lionel Messi shows incredible dribbling skills during PSG training session
Lionel Messi all smiles during PSG training session Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG
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The Argentine winger was seen making his trademark moves and dribbling his colleagues on a reduced-size pitch in a video posted on Instagram and reported by Marca.

Messi was unveiled along with Sergio Ramos, Georgino Wijnaldum, Archaf Hakimi and one other person over the weekend before their Ligue game against Strasbourg.

The attacker ended his 16-year relationship with Barcelona this summer after they were unable to renew his deal over financial implications.

Lionel Messi to make PSG debut on August 29

Legit.ng earlier reported that following his stunning move from Spanish club Barcelona to Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi is expected to make his debut for the French club on August 29, SkySports reports.

Messi joined the squad in training for the third time on Monday and manager Mauricio Pochettino has stated that the player would be allowed to improve his fitness level.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner last played competitive football back in July having helped the Argentina national team to win the Copa America.

Lionel Messi celebrates with Ander Herrera

Legit.ng also reported that Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe was conspicuously missing during Ander Herrera's 32nd birthday over the weekend.

The Frenchman was about the only player in the Paris Saint Germain squad that was absent at the celebration.

Summer signings Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, and others also participated in the event after their presentations to the fans as reported by Marca.

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