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Lionel Messi arrives in Paris to complete Paris Saint-Germain move to much fanfare

Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain is complete, and it happened in a style befitting of his status as the world's best player.

Private jets. Crowded streets. Fans massing at the stadium. An elaborate reveal.

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After his emotional departure from Barcelona two days earlier, Messi traveled to Paris on Tuesday to finalize the move, which is a two-year deal -- plus the option for a third -- with the Ligue 1 power.