The club have issued a statement
Barcelona released a statement on Sunday after El Mundo published a report that leaked details of Lionel Messi’s current contract at the Camp Nou.
The report claims Messi’s four-year contract is worth €555 million and is the biggest deal ever paid to an individual athlete.
Here’s a look at some of the numbers reportedly involved in Messi’s contract which expires at the end of the season.
El Mundo today, what a bomb. Leo Messi’s contract with Barcelona revealed on front page @elmundoes
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2021
- €555,237,619 contract [4 years].
- €138m per season fixed + variables.
- €115,225,000 as ‘renewal fee’ just for accepting the contract.
- €77,929,955 loyalty bonus. pic.twitter.com/FK3I34hJta
Barcelona have been quick to respond to the report, denying any involvement in the leak and threatening legal action against the Spanish daily newspaper.
Here’s the club statement in full.
“In view of the information published today in the newspaper El Mundo, in relation to the professional contract signed between FC Barcelona and the player Lionel Messi, the club regrets its publication given that it is a private document governed by the principle of confidentiality between the parties.
“FC Barcelona categorically denies any responsibility for the publication of this document, and will take appropriate legal action against the newspaper El Mundo, for any damage that may be caused as a result of this publication.
“FC Barcelona expresses its absolute support for Lionel Messi, especially in the face of any attempt to discredit his image, and to damage his relationship with the entity where he has worked to become the best player in the world and in football history.”
Source | FC Barcelona
Messi is also said to be ready to take legal action, according to local reports. The captain’s lawyers are considering filing a lawsuit for making the details of his contract public. The few people at the club who knew the details will also be reported, according to Cadena SER.
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