'Together we will continue writing our history' - Messi's wife Antonela Rocuzzo looking forward to 'new chapter' at PSG

Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Rocuzzo says she is looking forward to a "new chapter full of opportunities" at Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG signed Messi on a free transfer on Tuesday, tying him down to a two-year deal following his abrupt departure from Barcelona.

The 34-year-old enjoyed over two decades of unprecedented success at Camp Nou with his family by his side, but his spouse is excited about the next stage of his career after arriving in the French capital.

What's been said?

Antonela posted an image of her with Messi and their three sons standing on the Parc des Princes pitch on social media after the six-time Ballon d'Or winner's first official press conference as a PSG player.

The 33-year-old model included the caption: "A wonderful stage is closing but a new chapter full of opportunities opens! 

"All changes are difficult at the beginning but together we will continue writing our history.

"We love you Leo Messi and we are all with you."

How long have Lionel & Antonela been together?

Messi and his wife are childhood sweethearts, having originally met in Argentina when he was just five years old.

The pair finally got married in 2017, and have three children together - Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

When will Messi make his PSG debut?

PSG kicked off their latest Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 win at Troyes at the weekend, and are currently preparing for a home fixture against Strasbourg on Saturday.

Messi is unlikely to be involved in that fixture, however, with the Argentina international having admitted that he will need some time to get back to full fitness following his summer holidays.

"Maybe I need a pre-season," the ex-Barca superstar, who helped his country win the Copa America earlier this year, has told reporters.

"I'm going to begin to train and work and I hope I can play as soon as I can, when the staff thinks I'm OK, I'll be ready."

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