Following an unexpected turn of events, Lionel Messi wonât re-sign withBarcelona for 2021/22. The 34-year-old superstar will now have to chase a new challenge in his career as the soccer world is still shockedjust by picturing him wearing other colors.
The recent Copa America winner will now have countless clubs making the queue to land him, but only a handful of them would be able to afford the expensive contract of whoâs arguably the best player in the world and one of the best of all time.
Barcelona have secured Lionel Messi for a long time because, no matter how expensive his price would be, his talent was worth it. But La Liga regulations have now prevented Barca from offering a new contract to Messi, who will have to find a club that meets his valueand his weekly salary.
Lionel Messiâs contract worth
According to a report from Spanish newspaper El Mundo, his most recent deal with the Cules was an exorbitant one, yet it made sense given the talented player weâre talking about. Their report stated that Lionel Messiâs last contract with Barcelona is worth up to $673 million for four seasons.
Once his contract ran out last June, the club and player had to re-negotiate a new deal with Messi already as a free agent. Even though they seemed close to reaching an agreement, La Liga normatives got in the middle and forbid the renewal.
How much does Lionel Messi make a week?
Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona for the first time in his career. (Getty)
Unsurprisingly, the Argentine legend has also bagged a lucrative weekly salary on his last four-year deal with the Cules. According to Goal, Lionel Messi earned $610,000 a week in his last contract with Barcelona.
Both parties, however, were planning to agree to a new contract thathelped the clubâs financial struggles, with Messi reportedly accepting$305,000 per week, according to the same report. Nevertheless, the Spanish league regulations hindered that deal too. Now, Messiâs future is up in the air. Where will he continue his career?
