Lionel Messi started his football at Newell’s Boys academy. However, within a few years, he moved to Spain and joined FC Barcelona’s youth setup. Messi then finished his football education at La Masia and the Argentine was subsequently promoted to the main team.
he soon broke into the first team and established himself as one of the greatest players in football history. In the years that followed, Messi won every major honor possible for the Blaugrana and went on to become the best player in the club’s history.
Messi gave everything for the Catalan giants and it was thought that the Argentine would end his football career with the Blaugrana colours. However, things did not go the way he wanted. Despite Barcelona’s immense success on the pitch, his management made some very bad decisions.
As a result, Barcelona faced economic turbulence and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Thus they failed to register the new contract of their best player, Lionel Messi. the Argentine then had to move to French club Paris Saint-Germain.
Lionel Messi’s lucrative contract with PSG
Known as one of the greatest players in football history, Messi is one of the biggest brands in the world. He is one of the richest footballers in the world and earns a lot of money from endorsements.
Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain at the start of last season on a very lucrative two-year deal. He is one of the highest paid athletes in the world.
According to El Futbolero, the Argentine striker currently earns around $35 million a year from his contract with PSG. He earns about 671 thousand in a week and 3995 dollars every hour. Now this is a lot of money, but with Messi’s talent obviously every penny is worth it.
Now, Messi’s current contract with PSG will end in nine months and PSG have finally offered their first renewal offer.
According to journalist Manu Carreño, PSG have proposed a one-year contract with the option to extend it for another year. Messi will continue to earn the same amount of money from the Ligue 1 club.
Messi is currently thinking about this agreement. But the Argentine will only decide on his future after the end of the next World Cup in Qatar.
Whats Next?
After appearing with his country, Messi has now returned to play for PSG. The 35-year-old is currently in great form and has scored a brace in his last two outings against Honduras and Jamaica. He will now hope to continue his rich form and come to the World Cup in his best form.
