FC Barcelona’s Latest $30 Million Deal From $18.2 Billion Worth Firm Could Finance Lionel Messi’s Arrival

As the soccer season winds down and the summer transfer window looms closer, rumors have been swirling about the fate of Lionel Messi. The contract between Messi and PSG will come to an end at the conclusion of this season, and speculation is rife that Messi may make a return to his former club FC Barcelona.

Barcelona, however, has been facing a financial crisis in recent years. Doubts have resurfaced about whether they will ever be able to finance a return for the famous Argentinean striker. Fortunately, news of a potentially lucrative deal has brought a bit of a glimmer of hope for Barcelona fans.

FC Barcelona’s new million-dollar deal

The club has recently announced a big brand deal with the famous multinational company, Philips. The Netherlands-originated company is the 920th most valuable company in the world estimated to be worth around $18.2 billion. According to Spanish media, this deal is estimated to be around $32 million. As part of the arrangement, the firm’s name will be emblazoned on the sleeve of the jersey.

This is bound to give a huge boost to financial resources for the Catalan club, which will be included in its feasibility plan to sign players in the 2023-24 season. The agreement will last till 2026 and will offer bonus incentives of between half a million to one million dollars for titles won.

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There is also an option to extend the agreement until 2028 for a further $28 million. This substantial financial boost for the Spanish giants may prove to be an ample solution for the club’s financial burden. Moreover, it may even allow them to sign a deal with Messi at the end of the season.

However, Barcelona is not the only one hoping to bring in the World Cup winner. The Argentine has also received a monstrous offer from the Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal’s massive offer to Lionel Messi

The return of Messi to FC Barcelona is still up in the air, and teams in the middle east aren’t holding back with their offers. Saudi Arabia club, Al-Hilal in April made a historic proposal to Messi, surpassing any deal ever offered before.

The Saudi giants offered an unbelievable contract of $440 million annually to bring in the 35-year-old. This makes his earning double the salary of Cristiano Ronaldo who signed with their rivals, Al-Nassr at the end of last year. Certainly, all eyes are on Messi in this transfer window, trying to predict where he’ll land next.

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