The real reason why Messi did not sign a new contract with Barcelona
Barcelona President Joan Laporta revealed the real reason why Argentine legend Lionel Messi has not signed a new contract with the Catalan club so far, stressing that it is related to the financial control procedures of the Spanish Football League.
Laporta reassured Barca fans during statements reported by "Marca" on the Spanish radio "Onda Cero", stressing that Messi wants to stay, but there is a problem in the compatibility of financial matters in the contract with the requirements of the Spanish League, as it must be balanced with the rule of "financial" fair play so as not to The club is subject to sanctions from the European Football Association "UEFA".
It is noteworthy that the Spanish League established financial control measures in 2013 that determine the maximum amount that can be spent on players and the coaching staff each season according to the club’s income. Currently, Barcelona is allowed to sign players with total deals worth less than 500 million euros, according to the revenue and expenditure standard followed in the European Union.
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