I spoke to Lionel Messi before joining Paris

I spoke to Lionel Messi before joining Paris

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos has revealed he spoke with Lionel Messi before completing the switch to the French capital.

Ramos was one five players to join PSG in the off-season transfer window after ended his 16-year stay with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The 35-year-old has revealed he spoke with a number of PSG players before committing to the project on a free transfer window.

« (The process of signing for PSG) was fine, » he told PSG’s official club media.

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« Before signing my contract I had already talked to the other players, including Leo (Messi), Keylor (Navas), who’s like a brother.

« We had already talked about it before. Also with Neymar (Junior) and other teammates. The reception has been extraordinary, making my adaption much easier. »

Ramos’ early time in Paris has been disrupted by injuires, having only made four appearances in Ligue 1 this season but he has seemingly overcome those struggles.

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