China News Service, February 1st. On the evening of January 31st, Beijing time, La Liga giants FC Barcelona issued an announcement denying the disclosure of the contract signed between the club and Messi, announcing that the contract is a confidential document and both parties have confidentiality obligations. Le Monde, which leaked the contract, took corresponding legal measures.
Earlier, the Spanish media Le Monde reported that Messi signed a four-year contract with Barcelona in 2017 with a total value of 555,237,619 euros, the largest contract in the history of sports.
Regarding the leak of the contract, Barcelona officials expressed regret and firmly denied the disclosure of the document, and announced that the club will take corresponding legal measures against Le Monde for the possible damage consequences caused by the leak.
Barcelona stated in its official announcement: Messi has become the best football player in the world and even in football history. Barcelona Football Club hereby expresses its absolute support for Messi and condemns any attempt to damage his image and destroy Messi and The behavior of club relations.
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