FC Barcelona May Sell Two Players to Fit in Salary Limit to Messi

© AP Photo / Joan MonfortPSG's Kylian Mbappe, center, fights for the ball with Barcelona's Oscar Mingueza during the Champions League round of 16, first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021
PSG's Kylian Mbappe, center, fights for the ball with Barcelona's Oscar Mingueza during the Champions League round of 16, first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.07.2021
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Barcelona is still trying to keep its captain at Camp Nou, as his contract expired at the end of June. However, such factors as the salary limit introduced by La Liga several years ago could hinder their plans.
Barcelona is continuing to look to further reduce its wage bill to be able to register Messi's new contract. In this regard, the Catalan club reportedly offered centre-back Samuel Umtiti and midfielder Miralem Pjanic the chance to join another club without the need for a transfer fee, El Mundo Deportivo writes.
Foot of a soccer player in a football boot on a ball  - Sputnik International, 1920, 27.06.2021
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According to the latest reports, Barcelona will have to free up €200 million (£171 million) in wages if Lionel Messi renews his contract. Midfielder Philippe is also rumoured to be among the first players who could leave the club. What's more, the Catalan club reportedly has significant debts, which makes selling players a top priority.
Barcelona's president Joan Laporta earlier announced to Spanish media that contract negotiations with Messi are progressing and that they would like the matter to be concluded as soon as possible.
Spanish media previously reported that Barcelona has offered the 33-year-old a 10-year contract worth $293 million. According to the deal, the Argentine superstar would spend two more seasons at Camp Nou, another two in the US league MLS and another six years as Barcelona’s ambassador or coach.
Other reports suggest that the striker will leave Barca and join either Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City - the only two clubs which would be able to afford the striker.
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