2023-05-08 14:23:19
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Lionel Messi Agrees to Join Al-Hilal with a Value of IDR 9.7 Trillion. Photo: Collage
The news surfaced after the two players who had shone at Barcelona had status free agent on June 30 next.
According to sources contacted by The beach bar quoted Forbes, Monday (8/5/2023) Messi and Busquets initially asked for a contract worth US$660 million per year or IDR 9.7 trillion. But they finally agreed to a contract value of 386.5 million US dollars offered by Al-Hilal.
If this news is true, according to reports Forbesthen this will be the most expensive football contract in history.
Meanwhile, news about Messi’s move to the club has been widely discussed before, especially after Paris Saint-Germain reportedly refused to extend Messi’s contract. Barca have been trying hard to keep hold of the Argentinian, and have also extended captain Busquets’ contract.
However, news from The beach bar this indicates that Messi and Busquets will choose to join Al-Hilal, alongside another Barca club legend, Jordi Alba. Busquets will reportedly inform coach Xavi Hernandez of his decision on Tuesday (9/5/2023), while Alba will cancel his current contract expiring in mid-2024.
If these reports are true, then it will be a heavy blow to FC Barcelona, who are trying to convince La Liga they can keep Messi amidst the troubles. Financial Fair Play. Xavi’s plans for next season (2023/2024) will also be affected, as he will not be able to call on Messi and Busquets, whom he has publicly praised for staying another year at Barcelona.
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