The napkin on which the first contract was signed Leo Messi with Barcelona goes up for auction this Wednesday in London with a starting price of 300,000 pounds (350,000 euros or US$376,000).
The napkin, which dates back to December 2000, when Messi He was barely thirteen years old, it represents the commitment of a contract with Barcelona and was signed in blue pen by Carles Rexach, then sports director of the ‘Blaugrana’.
This piece, in the possession of the Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioliwill be offered in an online auction by the Bonhams house, which has exhibited it in recent months in Paris, New York and London.
The auction will run from May 8 at 12:00 UK time until May 17.
The contract with FC Barcelona in 2000 changed the fortunes of the Catalan club and also of Messi himself, who has become one of the best players of all time, with numerous titles with him. Barcelona and the Argentine national team, such as the Copa América and the World Cup in Qatar, as well as eight Ballon d’Or awards.
“In Barcelona, on December 14, 2000 and in the presence of Messrs. Minguella and Horacio, Carles Rexach, technical secretary of FC Barcelona, undertakes under his responsibility and despite some contrary opinions to sign the player Lionel Messi as long as we stay within the agreed quantities”says the napkin.
Source: Gestion
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