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Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
Renewal winds up again: half a percent pay cut, liquidated damages up to $350 million, breakup fee is even more sky-high
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Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
The negotiations for the renewal of the contract are in the final stages and are just waiting for the official stamp of confirmation. According to As, the details of the contract are already emerging.
According to insiders, the contract is for up to five years, and if all goes well, the
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
He will play for Barcelona until he is 39 years old. In order to comply with La Liga's salary restrictions, the
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
A 50 percent pay cut has been taken and will see his annual salary drop to 20 million euros after tax next season. And for the 22/23 season.
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
Expect to get a raise.
During the renewal process, the
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
will receive a generous signing bonus. Also included in the contract is a liquidated damages clause of up to 350 million euros, a figure that is virtually unaffordable given his age and the current economic climate.
There are also special clauses in the contract that allow
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
opt to leave the team in the summer of 2023. Although Barcelona will not be offering
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
Claiming liquidated damages would instead pay a hefty breakup fee, which is seen as compensation for taking a half-pay cut.
Obviously, in an effort to retain the team legend, Barcelona and the
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
All have made great sacrifices. For
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
This is certainly the best solution for Barcelona and the fans in general.
