Messi Joins PSG - Will Wear No. 30 Shirt

PSG just confirmed their signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Barcelona, officializing the fact the will wear the number 30 shirt in the process.

And thus, Messi's first PSG shirts are already available to buy.

Messi Chooses No. 30, His First Barcelona Number - Usually Worn By The Third Keeper In France

Messi wore the No. 30 for his Barcelona debut. The No.30 is usually worn by the third goalkeeper in France's Ligue 1.

The No. 30 is usually reserved for the third keeper in France

According to media reports, Messi was also offered the number 19, which Messi for some time before taking over the No. 10 shirt from Ronaldinho. There were also rumors about Messi rejecting the No. 10 shirt which Neymar had allegedly offered to him.

Messi will be presented as a PSG player tomorrow.

France Shirt Numbers Regulation - Goalkeepers

  • 1: First to be written on the paper
  • 16: Usually the last substitute on the bench
  • 30: Last player of the list for the first team
  • 40 and 50: Fourth and fifth keeper

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