Lionel Messi Officially Became PSG Player-Check Out His Current Salary
Lionel Messi officially became Paris Saint-Germain player on a two-year contract after leaving Barcelona. His transfer has stirred the world after the announcement of leaving the club he stayed for 21 years. In addition, Messi is to reunite with Neymar, his best football partner, on the pitch. They together won two La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys, and the Champions League at Barcelona.
The Argentine footballer did not want to leave Barcelona at all. During his farewell conference, Lionel Messi left an emotional moment that everyone cries. Furthermore, the football superstar, Messi, won the Champions League trophy four times in his career with FC Barcelona. The last trophy was back in 2015. The sad news is FC Barcelona could not afford to keep the record-breaking player due to heavy debts.
According to the report by EI Mundo, Messi is the most lucrative footballer in sports history. During his time in Barcelona, Messi’s deal was roughly $650 million over just a four-year duration. Messi received a $161 million annual base salary, a $91 million-plus loyalty payment, and a $135 million signing bonus.
In August 2021, Lionel Messi did his free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain after his contract with FC Barcelona expired. Messi, the 34-year-old football star, will be paid €25 million annual salaries upon a two-year contract at PSG. Plus, the contract deal includes an option of a third-year at the same rate. Messi will wear the No. 30 shirt, which he first wore at Barcelona.
Upon his arrival in France, Messi said he was so excited to start a new chapter of his football career at Paris Saint-Germain. And everything about the club perfectly matches his football ambitions. Messi knows how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. The Argentine footballer continued he is determined to help the club build something special for the fans. And he is looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes.”
