Lionel Messi had to leave FC Barcelona in 2021 because the club could no longer afford him – Photo: / Getty Images
Lionel Messi (35) is flirting with a return to FC Barcelona. Should La Pulga actually sign a second time at the Camp Nou, the Catalans are expected to benefit enormously economically.
Barça are working on a return for Lionel Messi, despite the world champion turning 36 at the end of June. The Blaugrana want the superstar back, who once again proved his extra class at the 2022 World Cup, not only for sporting reasons.
The record cup winner is in for a huge cash injection if La Pulga slips back into the Barça jersey. According to Mundo Deportivo, those responsible expect sales to increase by 25 to 33 percent if Messi returns.
In the 2021/2022 season, Barça made a turnover of 638 million euros. With Messi in the club, the result could be up to 210 million euros higher due to additional income in the areas of merchandising, ticketing and sponsorship.
Messi in FC Barcelona shirt – Photo: kivnl / Shutterstock.com
Messi generated a lot of turnover at FC Barcelona
According to information from Mundo Deportivo, the seven-time world footballer generated income of between 250 and 300 million per year before the corona pandemic, when Barça had a turnover of almost 900 million euros. That’s what MD found out from sources on the former Barça board.
Whether Messi will actually return to Barcelona is currently still in the stars. The fact is: His contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in two months. According to consistent media reports, the chances of an extension have fallen in recent weeks.
Barça, on the other hand, are said to have good cards in Messi poker. The Catalans around sporting director Mateu Alemany have reportedly offered the South American a two-year contract with a gross annual salary of 25 million euros – a fraction of the amount that would be earned if Messi returned.
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2023-04-27 15:03:15
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