# E46: Paris Saint-Germain confirm Messi signing, what now for Barcelona?

An episode of [Barça: Siempre Positivo](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1541315224), 11 Aug 2021, 33 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1500961/episodes/9008961-e46-paris-saint-germain-confirm-messi-signing-what-now-for-barcelona.mp3

Send us Fan Mail Sam, Rik and Toni look at the significance of Lionel Messi's signing for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The French club have signed the forward on a free transfer from Barcelona after his contract expired. It brings to an end a crazy few days, which started on Thursday, when Barca announced that they could not afford to keep Messi. Running order: -- The professional's perspective -- The fan's perspective -- Did Joan Laporta do all he could? -- Is anyone to blame? -- Messi camp feel betrayed -- Why Messi can't (and shouldn't!) play for free -- PSG: a good choice? -- 2021-22 for Barcelona Support the show For bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod

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