Lionel Messi pockets massive £1 million a week, amid Manchester City rumours

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been rumoured of considering an exit due to club’s recent controversies. Manchester United, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Juventus are thought to be considering on signing six-time Ballon d’Or winner. However, player’s hefty fees could be a setback for many interested clubs in ir pursuit of signing Argentine.

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Lionel Messi net worth: player earns £988,000 a week

Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur has revealed details of Lionel Messi’s massive fees at Barcelona. Messi’s basic w is €60.39 million every year, which rounds of at £988,000 a week. player also earns £9.1 million per year on im rights, while also pocketing £1.3 million a year on possible bonuses plus signing on and loyalty fee (£12 million over 5 years).

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Manchester City are front-runners to sign Lionel Messi

According to a report in Spain, Lionel Messi’s contract includes a special clause which allows player to leave club at end of current season unilaterally as a free nt. Though re are clubs who possess required financial muscle to fulfil Messi’s fee requirements, it remains to be seen if Argentine actually decides on leaving his boyhood club.

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Barcelona are struggling this season

Considering Barcelona’s recent struggles, t just off field, but on-field struggles, it is likely that Messi would consider a move away from Catalan giants. Barcelona was emboldened by controversy when y were kcked out by Atletico Mrid in semi-final of Spanish Super Cup, compelling ouster of Ernesto Valverde. club is also dealing with unavailability of Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele.

defending LaLiga champions are also trailing by three points to league leers Real Mrid. Barcelona was also kcked out by Athletic Bilbao in quarter-final of Copa del Rey on Thursday. Catalans will next play against Real Betis on Sunday (Monday IST).

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