The football world is a buzz with the latest updates on the possible reunion of Lionel Messi and Barcelona. One of the most trusted sources of football transfer news, Fabrizio Romano, has been providing regular updates on the status of negotiations between the Argentine superstar and his former club.
According to Romano’s recent updates, the deal between Messi and Barcelona is not going to be an easy one. The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, has reportedly said that the financial limitations of Barcelona make it difficult to bring back Messi to the club. The Catalan giants are currently facing a severe financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they need to reduce their wage bill significantly to be able to sign Messi.
Barcelona’s wage bill is one of the highest in world football, and they have been struggling to balance their books for the past few years. To be able to sign Messi, they will have to make some tough decisions, including reducing the salaries of their current players and selling some of their stars. This would be a significant challenge for the club as they are already dealing with a huge debt and are under pressure to meet the Financial Fair Play regulations of La Liga.
On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who signed Messi last summer, do not have the same financial limitations. They are backed by wealthy owners, and they have been spending heavily on transfers and wages for the past few years. Therefore, they were able to sign Messi last summer without any issues. While Messi’s return to Barcelona would be a dream come true for the club’s fans, it is clear that the negotiations will not be easy.
