Lionel Messi parts ways with FC Barcelona after over two decades as the Argentine completes a transfer to Paris Saint Germain. The Argentine superstar has been one of the greatest players, if not the greatest in the history of the Blaugranas as well as the game and exits the Catalan giants with a number of unbreakable records to his name. But after 21 years, there are some records that the 34-year-old wasn’t able to achieve at Barcelona. Lionel Messi Meets PSG Fans for the First Time After Signing for French Club (Watch Video).

Lionel Messi departs from Barcelona as their top goalscorer, assist provider, appearance maker and the most successful payer in terms of trophies won. The 34-year-old also holds several of La Liga’s individual accomplishments but there are some records he is yet to break and with him parting ways with Barcelona, he may never achieve them. Lionel Messi Aims to Lift Champions Trophy at PSG, Says ‘I’m Here to Help and With More Desire Than Ever’.

Most Trophies For A Single Club

Player Club Trophies
Ryan Giggs Manchester United 36
Lionel Messi Barcelona 35
Xavi Hernandez Barcelona 35
Andres Iniesta Barcelona 35
Gerard Pique Barcelona 35

Most La Liga Titles

Player Club La Liga Titles
Paco Gento Real Madrid 12
Lionel Messi Barcelona 10
Pirri Real Madrid 10
Andres Iniesta Barcelona 9
Jose Camacho Real Madrid 9

Most Capped Barcelona Player In Champions League

Player Appearances Years
Xavi 151 1998-2015
Lionel Messi 149 2005-2021
Andres Iniesta 130 2002-2018
Sergio Busquets 119 2008-present
Gerard Pique 119 2008-present

Top Goalscorers In Copa Del Rey

Player Club Goals
Telmo Zarra Athletic Club 81
Josep Samitier Barcelona, Real Madrid 70
Guillermo Gorostiza Racing Ferrol, Athletic Club, Valencia 64
Lionel Messi Barcelona 56
Edmundo Suarez Valencia 55

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint Germain on a two-year deal with a contract until 2023 and an option to extend by a year for a free transfer. The Argentine was presented as a PSG player earlier this week and will soon make his debut for the Parisian giants after receiving a green light from the coaching staff.

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