While the departure of Lionel Messi no longer seems to be in doubt at the end of the season, FC Barcelona is testing the ground in order to complete its return. Nevertheless, the Catalans must find the solution on an economic level given the importance of the Blaugrana club’s wage bill. With that in mind, a transfer might just speed things up.
At the end of the contract next June, Lionel Messi should leave at the end of the season. It must be said that in addition to his complicated performances, the Argentinian has just been sanctioned by the PSG after his Saudi escapade. A situation which leaves no longer the slightest doubt about the future of The Pulga which will henceforth be written far from PSG.
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What options for Messi?
Therefore, the question now is where will evolve Lionel Messi next season. Several options exist such as that of a departure from Europe. In this context, Al Hilalwhich offers the Argentinian a surreal salary estimated at 400M€ per year, and theInter-Miami are interested. But a return to FC Barcelona also speaks volumes. Provided that the Barca find an economic solution.
A transfer could bring Messi closer to Barca
And the solution could come from Raphinha. Indeed, according to information from Gerard Romero, Newcastle would push to sign the Brazilian and have already made a verbal offer to Barca. The English club would be ready to offer 80M€ for the former Rennais, recruited for 58M€ from Leeds last summer. A sum that would represent a real breath of fresh air for the Barcain particular to successfully repatriate Lionel Messi.
