The journalist behind the disclosure of the Neymar deal confirms that Saint-Germain made an "irresistible offer" to Messi
Several European and Latin media reported yesterday that Saint-Germain presented an offer that was described as "fictional", in order to attract Barcelona's star, Lionel Messi, to the ranks of the Parisian club next summer. "The show, as described by its squadron, is irresistible, and no other club can do the same," Marca newspaper said. She stated that the offer is for two seasons, and with a very large annual salary that exceeds what he gets in a year from Barcelona, which is about 130 million euros now.
She pointed out that the journalist who had the lead in announcing the transfer of Brazilian Neymar from Barcelona to Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017 in exchange for the purchase of his penalty clause of 222 million euros, is the same one who announced the offer of Saint-Germain to Lionel Messi.
The journalist is Marcelo Beckler, a Brazilian who works for a range of media outlets, most notably the Brazilian "TNT Sport".
Messi's contract with Barcelona expires in June, and he will become a free player from his 750 million euros penalty clause, and he can decide his own fate.
Despite the election of Juan Laporta as the new president of Barcelona months ago, the club, which is heavily in debt and exceeds one billion and one hundred million euros, is unable to make a suitable offer for Messi so far, as it is difficult to ensure that a large salary is paid to the player annually than he is currently getting.
Marca said that the offer has already been submitted to Lionel Messi's agent, his father, Jorge, and that they are awaiting his response in the coming period.
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