Who signed Messi to Barcelona?

"In Barcelona, on Dec. 14, 2000, in the presence of [Josep Maria] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona's sporting director, hereby agrees, under his responsibility and regardless of any dissenting opinions, to sign the player Lionel Messi provided that we keep to the amounts agreed upon."

Who brought Lionel Messi to Barcelona?

As Argentina's economy was collapsing, Carles Rexach, then sporting director of FC Barcelona, was made aware of Messi's talent, and Barcelona signed him after watching him play, offering to pay for the medical bills if he was willing to move to start a new life in Spain.

How did Barcelona signed Messi?

Unsupported location. In an interview from 2018, Barcelona Scout Carles Rexach recalls how 22 years ago to the day he signed Leo Messi by making a written commitment to his father on a restaurant napkin.

Who signed Messi first contract?

A 13-year-old Messi arrived at Barca in September 2000. Joan Gaspart, Barca's president at the time, thought there were some risks in signing Messi but Rexach elected to write out the following contract on the napkin, signed by all three members present.

Who did Lionel Messi signed with?

Lionel Messi contract, salary details at PSG

Reports stated at the time of Messi's signing at PSG in the summer of 2021 that he had agreed to a two-year contract with PSG that boasted a $41 million annual net salary, including bonuses. The contract also includes an option for a third year.

Barcelona players' reaction when Messi will join Barça next season

How did PSG get Messi?

Messi joined PSG on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 after he was unable to re-sign with his former club Barcelona after his contract had expired.

How much was Messi signed for at PSG?

Lionel Messi contract, salary details at PSG

Reports stated at the time of Messi's signing at PSG in the summer of 2021 that he had agreed to a two-year contract with PSG that boasted a $41 million annual net salary, including bonuses. The contract also includes an option for a third year.

How much did PSG buy Messi for?

Messi joined PSG in the summer of 2021 in perhaps the most high-profile transfer of modern times. The seven-times Ballon d'Or winner left on a free transfer and agreed a contract reported to be worth £94m over three years.

How much did Michael Jordan make when Messi signed?

Michael Jordan Reportedly Made $7M in Royalties off Lionel Messi PSG Shirt Sales. Basketball legend Michael Jordan reportedly has raked in over $7 million in royalties since Lionel Messi signed with Paris Saint-Germain, which uses Nike's Jordan Brand for its kits.

How was Messi's first contract signed?

Superstar Lionel Messi incredibly signed his first professional contract on a napkin - and it's still safe to this day. When little Leo hopped across the Atlantic Ocean with Barcelona calling, it took just one trial match to convince Carles Rexach, Barca's sporting director, he was their guy.

Who brought Messi to Spain?

Carles Rexach, former Barcleona player and coach, was the man who brought Lionel Messi to the attention of the Catalan side and in an interview with 'The Sun', he revealed what he made of the Argentine the first time he saw him play.

Why was Barca forced to sell Messi?

As it turned out, it was neither of those things. Barca, in €1.35 billion of debt following years of overspending and the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, simply could not afford to give Messi a new contract and had to let him go to French side Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Who is No 1 Messi or Ronaldo?

Ronaldo has scored more goals and won two 'Best FIFA Men's Player' awards, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7).

Who groomed Messi?

Frank Rijkaard – The Dutchman gave Messi his senior team debut, and allowed the Argentine to express himself by playing his natural game. Jorge Messi – The superstar's father was never satisfied with how his son played, which Messi says pushed him to always want to better himself as a player.

When did Messi join Barcelona main team?

Messi relocated to Spain from Argentina aged 13 to join Barcelona, for whom he made his competitive debut aged 17 in October 2004.

Who is the richest player in the world?

Question: Who is the richest footballer in the world in 2023? Answer: While Kylian Mbappé earned the most money of any footballer during the 2022-2023 season, the title of the richest footballer in the world, as of March 2023, goes to Faiq Bolkiah who has a net worth of a whopping USD 20 billion.

How much is PSG worth?

PSG currently have the fifth-highest revenue in the footballing world with an annual revenue of €654m according to Deloitte, and are the world's seventh-most valuable football club, worth $3.2bn according to Forbes.

Who is the most expensive football player in PSG?

Why was Messi a free transfer?

Barca, in €1.35 billion of debt following years of overspending and the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, simply could not afford to give Messi a new contract and had to let him go to French side Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Why did Messi join PSG instead of Man City?

"He decided to stay put because he thought things would change and when he found out they were not actually going to renew his contract, it was too late. "City had already signed Jack Grealish and so Messi went to PSG instead."

Is PSG interested in Messi?

AND WHAT'S MORE: PSG are insistent that they want Messi to pen a new deal, and talks are ongoing. Manager Christophe Galtier has also emphasised he wants Messi in the squad next year.