Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list; net worth, PSG salary details revealed

Lionel Messi needs no introduction with Argentina superstar considered one of great footballers in current generation alongside Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players have won almost every accole offered at club level, however off pitch Cristiano Ronaldo holds edge over Lionel Messi in terms of money. If latest reports are to be believed, Lionel Messi's net worth seems to have skyrocketed following his move to Paris Sant Germain (PSG) in summer.  

Lionel Messi's net worth 

According to report published by Mirror, Lionel Messi's net worth has increased to $600million (£450m) making him only second-ever footballer, after Cristiano Ronaldo, to surpass $1billion dollar career earnings mark last year. As per report, a leaked copy of Lionel Messi PSG salary states that six-time Ballon d'Or winner would receive an annual paycheck of $110 million for his three-year stay in France, with earnings of $30 million during 2021-22 season followed by $40 million for subsequent two seasons. Messi's deal with PSG h a $25 million signing bonus too.

As per report, Lionel Messi has been face of idas for most of his career and was reportedly highest-paid athlete in world for five out of six years between 2009 and 2014. His idas deal has seen him pocket millions alrey but since he signed a lifetime contract with German company in 2017, he has been making $25million (£19m) a year.

Apart from idas deal, furr endorsements have come in form of Gatore, Pepsi and Budweiser, which have contributed to footballing star to earn $33million (£25m) a year. Lionel Messi's net worth also includes Popular appearances on covers of football video games Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA for Konami and EA Sports, respectively, which have also heavily influenced net worth of sporting billionaire.

Lionel Messi 2021 stats

Talking about Lionel Messi 2021 stats following move from FC Barcelona to Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) in August Argentina forward has so far scored three goals from three UEFA Champions League games for PSG. In Ligue 1, Messi is yet to find back of net after making five appearances for Paris-based football club.