Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will be staying at Paris Saint-Germain for the upcoming season, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
The Argentine forward had been linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester City earlier this summer, but ultimately chose to remain at PSG, where he is set to continue his incredible career.
Messi's decision comes as a huge relief for fans of both Paris and Argentina, who have long been hoping that he would return home to play in the Copa America.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Messi said: "I am very happy to confirm that I will stay at Paris Saint-Germain for another year."
"I want to thank everyone involved in my career for their support and loyalty," he added.
"Paris has always been my home, and I feel proud to represent such a great club."
For PSG, the news is also a welcome one. The French giants finished runners-up in the Champions League last season, and have already made a strong start to the new campaign with wins over Real Madrid and Manchester United.
But with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. still playing for the club, it remains to be seen whether they can maintain their momentum going into the rest of the season.
Regardless, it seems likely that Messi's presence will help to boost morale among the players and supporters alike.
Overall, it appears that Messi has once again shown why he is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and why he deserves to be celebrated as the world's best player.