Messi holds first training session with his new PSG team-mates | Paris Saint-Germain 梅西大巴黎首训

Lionel Messi held his first training session with his new Paris Saint-Germain team-mates on Thursday, one day after his official presentation in the French capital.

The 34-year-old Argentina star had just returned from vacation when Barcelona announced it couldn't afford to keep him, opening the door for PSG.

Messi is now under contract for at least two seasons in the French capital.

Messi told a news conference on Wednesday that it's up to PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino when he plays, but noted he's had “no real training sessions" for a month.

“I hope it will be as soon as possible,” he said. “I can't give you a date. It will depend on the training and how it feels and when the coaches think I'm ready.”

After spending his career at Barcelona, Messi said he's looking forward to “discovering new teams and new stadiums” in Ligue 1.

The wait is on.

Meanwhile, the French league season enters its second round this weekend.

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