Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi says the world will be 'shocked' by the financial revenues generated by the club's signing of global soccer superstar Lionel Messi.
Messi signed a two-year deal with PSG, with an option for a third, that will net him an annual salary of $41 million plus bonuses and a reported $30 million signing fee.
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Lionel Messi poses with the Paris Saint-Germain jersey after signing a 2 year contract at Parc des Princes on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France.Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi says the world will be "shocked" by the financial revenues generated by the club's signing of global soccer superstar Lionel Messi.
The signing is expected to bring a windfall of commercial revenues, through such avenues as jersey sales. When Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Italian giants Juventus in 2018,Speaking at a press conference for Messi's unveiling as a PSG player on Wednesday, Al Khelaifi suggested the club may release more precise figures behind the deal at a later date, but told reporters that they would be "shocked, honestly, at the numbers we have.
He has won FIFA's player of the year award and the European Golden Shoe for the continent's top scorer a record six times each, and departed Barcelona after two decades with the Catalan club, in which he contributed 672 goals in all competitions and won 34 trophies.
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