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As reported, the Argentine agreed to reduce the salary by up to 50 percent.
At Barça, Messi has been competing his entire career, debuting with the team in 2004, but was determined to leave last summer due to a conflict with the then club president.
However, the forward club was not released then and the change of government found common ground with the best player on the team.
„Reuters“ / „Scanpix“ nuotr./Lionelis Messi
Messi’s previous contract guaranteed him a salary of up to 550 million euros for five years,
La Liga’s salary budget limits forced the club to tighten its belts, which began selling and firing some players.
Messi has also been convinced to cut earnings in half, with Barcelona expected to announce a new contract in the coming weeks.
The newly baked Copa América champion’s contract with Barça expired on July 1, when rumors spread that Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Milan Inter might try to lure the player.
Newell’s Old Boys children’s club and Inter Miami, led by David Becham, were also mentioned as candidates for the contract.
When Messi’s new contract with Barcelona expires, he will be 39 years old.
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