The football world has been buzzing with major transfer deals, including Gareth Bale’s move to Real Madrid. Amidst this, Lionel Messi’s potential departure from Barcelona has been a topic of discussion. Barcelona’s president, Sandro Rosell, stated in an interview with Sport that the value of Lionel Messi is estimated at “580 million euros.” This figure includes the release clause of “250 million euros” and the associated “56% taxes,” summing up to the mentioned amount. Rosell emphasized that while other players might be allowed to leave, Messi is an exception. There were also reports of ongoing negotiations for a salary increase for the Argentine star.
THE FIGURE OF THE DAY: 580 MILLION EUROS FOR MESSI!
