Surprise answer from Ronaldinho to Messi question!
1Surprise answer from Ronaldinho to Messi question!
Ronaldinho answered the question about Messi, with whom he played in Barcelona for a while. Ronaldinho's statements became the agenda.
The issue of whether Lionel Messi will stay in Barcelona has been on the agenda for a long time. The Argentine star signed with PSG after his contract expired in the 2021 summer transfer window. Ronaldinho answered the question about Messi, with whom he played in Barcelona for a while.
700 MILLION EURO FROM LIONEL MESSI
Messi's arrival has had a direct impact on PSG's image, revenue and football quality, with the player reportedly earning 700 million euros in just one year.
Messi's transfer provided up to 10 new sponsors, with sponsorship fees rising from around 3m euros to 8m euros, according to Argentine broadcaster El Economista.
Some of these sponsors are well-known brands such as Dior, Gorillas, Crypto.com, PlayBetR, GOAT, Snart Good Thins, Volt, Big Cola, Sports Water and Autohero.
Meanwhile, PSG's sponsorship deal with Nike brings in around 75m euros per year, provided the contract runs until 2032.
Messi's profile also means an increase in the number of club jerseys sold last year.
PSG sold more than a million kits, priced between 90 and 160 euros each, and more than 60 percent of them had the Argentine's name written on the back.
Messi's Confession From RONALDINHO
Speaking at the press conference before the Circus Cup, Ronaldinho also answered the question about Lionel Messi. When asked if Messi was the greatest player of all time, the Brazilian legend replied: "It's hard to say because there are so many players. I don't like to compare, but there are Pele, Maradona and a lot of players. Each is the best of their time."
Speaking about his former club, Ronaldinho said: "Barcelona is in a transition period. It's a time of many changes. I hope things go well for them, they have good coaches and talented players. Barça have everything they need to get back to the top."
MESSI'S WISHES FOR BARCELONA REVEALED
El Mundo newspaper in Spain, while conveying the contract extension negotiations between Lionel Messi and Barcelona to its readers, also revealed the amount of the contract Messi signed with Barcelona so far with documents. The demands shared were unprecedented in the football world.
NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT
Lionel Messi requested a new 3-year contract from Barcelona in 2020, with one year left before his contract expires. But the clauses demanded in the new contract weren't in a way that Barcelona could deal with very well.
REQUESTED A SIGNATURE BONUS
While Lionel Messi requested a 10 million Euro bonus from Barcelona to sign a new contract, he wanted to take back the reduction in his annual fee due to the pandemic with interest in the following years.
NO LOSS ALLOWED ON ANNUAL FEE
Lionel Messi has approved a 20% reduction in his annual salary for the 2020-21 season due to the pandemic. However, he demanded that the parts lost in this decline be paid in equal installments in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, with an annual interest of 3%.
IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF LOYALTY BONUSES
The Lionel Messi front has also requested that the loyalty bonuses that have been earned be removed without waiting and paid immediately with interest. The Argentinean actor requested that a private jet be provided for him and his family to return to their country over the Christmas period.
Lionel Messi has requested a special box from Camp Nou for his own family and the family of his close friend Luis Suarez.
TAX INCREASE MEASURE
The Argentine star also stated that the wages written in his contract could be increased. In the event of a tax increase, he demanded an increase in his salary to be covered by the club.
TERMINATION ARTICLE 10 THOUSAND EURO!
The release clause in Lionel Messi's current contract, which continues in 2020, was set at 700 million euros. The Argentine player wanted to connect this article to a representative fee in the contract he will sign. It was requested that the release clause be reduced to 10 thousand euros, allowing him to leave the club at any time.
Among Messi's additional demands was the immediate deposit of the commission amounts due to his brother Rodrigo.