Lionel Messi, despite being sidelined due to injury until the next year, has shown his business acumen even with his beloved club, FC Barcelona. The Argentine star seems keen to capitalize on the interest from major European clubs such as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Monaco. Reports from As suggest that Messi is looking to negotiate a new contract extension with Barcelona.
It appears that Messi is requesting a significant financial package, with rumors indicating a demand of 18 million euros net per season, along with bonuses that could reach up to 5 million euros. This comes as a surprise since Messi had initially chosen not to bring up the contract renegotiation.
This development could pose a challenge for Barcelona’s leadership, adding to their current tasks of dealing with contract issues involving players like Montoya, Bartra, and Iniesta. Messi’s strategic approach in leveraging interest from other clubs adds an interesting dimension to the ongoing negotiations between the player and the club.
