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Barcelona still have to pay Lionel Messi €39 million despite PSG move

12 August 2021 16:06 (UTC +04:00)

Lionel Messi is still entitled to a huge loyalty bonus from Barcelona despite leaving the club, APA reports citing Sport Bible.

After flying into Paris for a medical and the signing of his contract on Tuesday, Messi was officially unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player in front of the world's media on Wednesday.

He has signed a two-year contract with the option of a third and is in reported to be earning a whopping €35 million-a-year after tax.

And though he has ended 21 glittering years of association with Barca, following La Liga's refusal to register his contract due to the club's financial difficulties, the Blaugrana still owe their all-time top scorer €39 million.

As per El Mundo, via Colin Millars, Messi's mindblowing last contract at Barca included a €72 million bonus to mark his unparalleled contributions to the club.