Lionel Messi has officially joined Paris Saint Germain as a free agent yesterday. As a result, fans across the globe were shocked after this transfer was confirmed. This is because Messi was set to resign with Barcelona a few days ago. However, the contract resigning broke down due to financial complications with La Liga.
Therefore Messi had to, unfortunately, leave Barcelona after spending 21 years at the Spanish Club. Moving on, Paris St Germain unveiled the player yesterday and held a press conference. Consequently, as we speak about the transfer, let’s take a look at Lionel Messi’s contract which is very complex and contains several clauses.
Apart from his 35 million annual salary, and the alternative to extend his contract by a year, there are various interesting clauses that would help the goals of his national team. According to Messi’s contract with Paris Saint Germain, there is a clause that states that both friendly and official matches of Argentina will be more prioritised for the superstar. Moreover, the national club can have access to and use the sporting facilities of Paris St Germain.
This news is according to the reports of TyC Sports. Therefore Messi’s contract with Paris St Germain will help his national country vastly. Owing to the fact, that the Argentine player will prioritise his nation at all times.
How does the contract of Messi help Argentina?
Argentina has its eyes set on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as it could be Messi’s last world cup. As a result, the Argentine player’s clause in the PSG contract is a big boost for the national team. Moreover, the country will be secured as he will give his all and prefer the country over his club.
Moreover, the country can use the club’s training facilities and they can use their ground as a backup. As several countries are facing problems due to coronavirus.
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