According to Jijantes FC’s Gerard Romero, FC Barcelona has made Lionel Messi an informal offer. The Catalan behemoths are having trouble getting La Liga to endorse their feasibility plan. And with Saudi Arabia showing increasing interest, that is hurting their chances of re-signing their former skipper.
Possibly the best player in the annals of football is Lionel Messi. The furious, never-ending argument has centred on the Argentine international, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, and Diego Maradona. He ought to have stopped the issue after leading La Albiceleste to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The 35-year-old, who spent the most of his playing days with Barcelona, has since enjoyed a legendary club career. And despite his advanced years, Messi still commands a healthy €45 million market worth. The World Cup champion attacker, who made 40 appearances, had a fantastic 2022–23 season, scoring 21 goals and dishing out 20 assists.
However, Messi’s time at PSG will come to an end during the summer transfer window, especially in light of recent problems with the team and the fans. Therefore, a summer transfer is anticipated because Barcelona wants to re-sign him. The seasoned playmaker has reportedly been linked to Newcastle United in recent reports.
However, rumours from last month indicated that the 35-year-old’s re-signing with the Catalan powerhouses was imminent. After Barcelona presented La Liga with a workable strategy to resolve the Financial Fair Play difficulties and go forward with the summer transfer window preparations, that update was made. And La Liga had at first given the submission its OK.
However, the Catalan giants’ finances are still a disaster, and Messi’s transfer is now in doubt. The Argentine magician is currently wooing Saudi Arabian attention. And if he relocates to the Middle East, he may make nearly €1 billion in total pay. Barcelona, however, is not ready to give up just yet; in fact, they have made Messi’s father, Jorge, an informal offer.
Although the 35-year-old’s pay will be significantly reduced if he returns to Barcelona, he is open to the possibility. Barcelona won’t be able to hire Messi’s services, though, if FFP concerns persist. And the World Cup-winning forward will soon be moving to Saudi Arabia.
