
MOSCOW, Sep 21 daily newspaper El Mundo information about the conditions for extending the contract with the Argentine striker Lionel Messi in 2020. According to the publication, when renewing his contract, which was not renegotiated in the end, Messi demanded a bonus of 10 million euros and the establishment of a release clause when moving to another club at the level of 10 thousand euros. The footballer also asked for a box at the Camp Nou stadium for his family members, private flights to Argentina, as well as a salary increase in case of tax increases. These demands are contained in emails exchanged between his father and agent Jorge Messi with club officials. Barcelona expresses outrage at the deliberate leak of information, which is part of the club's internal procedure. The publication published documents that are not related to the current case. Their use is an insult to the reputation and a violation of the confidentiality of the club. The club's legal department is looking into the legal steps that need to be taken,» the blue garnet club's official website said in a statement. Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi left Barcelona in the summer of 2021 after completing his term contract and signed an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain under the 2 + 1 scheme.

