Cadena SER: forward Lionel Messi expressed his willingness to play for Barcelona for free
Argentine striker Lionel Messi wants to continue his career in the Spanish “Barcelona”. This became known to Cadena SER.
Journalist Manu Carreno said that the president of the Spanish club, Joan Laporta, assured the father and agent of football player Jorge Messi that if he returned, the Argentine would become the highest paid player in Barcelona. In response, Messi Sr. said that his son expressed his willingness to play for the team for free.
On June 3, Paris Saint-Germain announced the departure of Messi at the end of the 2022/2023 season. In addition to Barcelona, Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia and the American Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, claim the footballer.
Messi has been playing for PSG since 2021. His contract with the Parisians ran until June with the option of a one-season extension. Prior to that, the striker played for Barcelona throughout his career. As part of the Catalans, he won the Spanish championship ten times and won the Champions League four times.
Source: Lenta
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