- The La Liga chairman said that if Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain sign, it will be a “financial stimulant” Lionel Messi.
- Javier Tebas said that no European club can sign Messi on conditions similar to his previous deal.
- The Barcelona legend is currently a free agent after his contract expired last month.
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La Liga chairman Javier Tebas said that if Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain sign, it will be the result of “financial doping” Lionel Messi The terms are similar to his previous Barcelona deal.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently a free agent His contract with the Catalan club expires on June 30.
Messi’s contract details are Leaked to Spanish newspaper El Mundo In January, it was revealed that the Argentine star earned US$658 million (approximately R9.5 trillion) in four seasons, making him one of the highest paid athletes in the world.
During the call with the British media, According to Sky Sports, Tebas said that he expects Messi to sign a new contract with Barcelona, but because the team tries to comply with Spanish football’s salary restrictions, he will cut his salary significantly.
“He will not be able to sign under the previous conditions, which is impossible. I don’t think any European club can pay this money.” Tebas said.
Barcelona has exceeded the strict salary limits of La Liga, Goals for this week’s report, with Need to reduce its salary expenditure by 200 million euros (237 million US dollars) In order to register Messi every year, as well as the summer signing Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal.
Since Messi’s failed attempt to leave the club last year, He is related to the transfer to the two state-owned clubs of Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain, but Tebas said that if Messi does not cut his salary or some financial mischief, even the two richest clubs in football cannot afford Messi.
“Man City has already lost 270 million euros and obviously they will not even consider signing Messi. [on the salary he commanded at Barcelona].
“Paris Saint-Germain also has losses, so they can’t even consider signing Messi [on similar terms].
“If they do, it will be financial doping. If it happens, it will be unbelievable. We need to establish restrictions. Financial doping is hurting football.” Tebas said he was referring to large borrowings to finance. The process of buying and paying football players.
The La Liga chairman also claimed that money generated outside of football is being injected into the game is ruining the sport.
“This is not real money, because it is not generated by the club. Money that does not come from football can cause severe inflation and undermine football because the club has to put in all these efforts [to compete], Which makes them beyond their financial capabilities.
“We have to fight with it. This is one of the outstanding issues in European football. If it is not resolved, the game will fall into a very complicated situation.” Tebas said.
