Messi in Paris: ‘I want to keep growing and win titles’

(CNN) – Lionel Messi said that his departure from Barcelona was “very difficult”, but by the time he arrived in Paris he was “very happy”.

In his presentation with Paris Saint-Germain, this Wednesday in a press conference, Messi said that he was enjoying his time in Paris and that his only wish now was “to start this new moment in my life”.

Messi said Paris Saint-Germain were quick in their negotiations and “impatient” to play and win and “fight for all the trophies.”

“I want to continue growing and win titles […] I hope we can make it happen, ”Messi said.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi hailed the signing of Lionel Messi as a “historic and fantastic” moment for Paris Saint-Germain and football.

Khelaifi said there was a great desire to make the deal come true and thanked the entire Messi family for allowing it.

The president said Messi’s signing showed the club’s ambitions.

‘I can’t forget what I experienced in Barcelona’

Messi said that everything that had happened to him during the last week since his departure from Barcelona had been “hard, fast and emotional”, adding that “I cannot forget what I experienced in Barcelona.”

Messi said he had been going through ups and downs and was “little by little” processing the move from Barcelona to Paris.

The Argentine forward said he was not sure when he would make his first appearance for the French giants.

“When the coaching staff believes that I am fine, I will be ready and willing to play,” Messi said at a press conference on Wednesday.