Contracts
Lionel Messi's Contract History
From the largest athlete contract ever leaked (€555M at Barcelona) to a league-redefining deal at Inter Miami — every move made on a free transfer.
Last updated 30 July 2026 · Sourced public estimates
FC Barcelona
Medium2000-2021
Transfer fee
€0 (youth, age 13)
Total value
Up to €555M (2017 deal)
Annual
~€138M (peak)
- €115M renewal bonus
- €77M loyalty bonus
- ~€72M base/yr
- Performance add-ons
Source: El Mundo / ESPN
Paris Saint-Germain
Medium2021-2023
Transfer fee
€0 (free transfer)
Total value
~$150M
Annual
~€30M + bonuses
- Salary + image rights
- Signing bonus
- Crypto fan-token bonus
Source: Forbes / The Athletic
Inter Miami CF
High2023-2028
Transfer fee
€0 (free transfer)
Total value
Up to $150M (initial) + extension
Annual
$70-80M all-in (per J. Mas)
- $25M base / $28.33M guaranteed (2026)
- Apple Season Pass revenue share
- Adidas MLS profit-share
- ~10% equity option (~$135M)
Source: MLSPA / Sportico / NY Post