Leaving Barcelona was a shock, but Messi adjusting well in Paris

October 3, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and Neymar during the warm up before the match REUTERS

Having to leave Barcelona came as a shock to Lionel Messi, but the Argentina forward said familiar faces have helped him to settle at Paris St Germain.

The 34-year-old, who started his professional career with Barca and is their record scorer with 672 goals, joined PSG on a two-year deal in the close season after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him.