From left: Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar

Le gulp.

This morning/afternoon.

Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to sign with French club PSG on a free transfer.

Via Sports Illustrated:

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner will also join an attack that features one of the world’s preeminent rising stars in Kylian Mbappé, the 22-year-old French sensation who is entering the last year of his contract with the club and has been hesitant to sign a long-term extension.

It’s unclear whether Messi’s arrival makes it more difficult for Mbappé to do that from a club finances point of view, or whether it makes it a more attractive option for the player, to continue at the club while playing alongside the Argentine great. Neymar is already signed through 2025.

PSG, Lionel Messi Agree to Deal After His Shocking Barcelona Exit (Sports Illustrated)