Kais Ruiz, dubbed the new Lionel Messi, swaps Barça for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have signed highly rated youngster Kais Ruiz, 12, who is of French origin, who since 2014 has not been able to play for FC Barcelona because of the FIFA sanction imposed on the Catalan club. 

He was talked of as one the most promising players within La Masia. He joined Barça at the age of seven and those that have seen him play have made comparisons with Lionel Messi. 

The player has even uploaded photos with the Barça No.10 on his Instagram page as recently as this year.

However, Kais Ruiz, who is nearly 13, will now continue his professional growth away from the Catalan club after his move to PSG was made official. 

Just a few weeks ago he took part in a tour with the French team, when he was able to meet the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Luiz. 

According to the French press, his family have already found a place to live in Yvelines and the Paris-based club have given his dad a job as a scout. 

Here are Kais Ruiz's Barça best bits: