In spite of the fact that a five-year contract had been agreed upon in principle when his previous contract expired at the end of June, the club was forced to release him due to the pay regulations that are in place in LaLiga.
The question of whether Lionel Messi will return to Argentina, join Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, or a Major League Soccer team is a topic that is receiving a lot of attention.
However, there is one thing that can be said with absolute certainty: whomever desires the Argentine magician will be required to spend a significant amount of money.
The following is a glimpse into his extraordinary existence, which includes a lavish residence, lavish trips, a large number of flashy automobiles, and a large number of hotels, one of which is a brand new establishment in Andorra.
HIS HOME
Due to the fact that it is located in a no-fly zone and faces the sea, Messi’s property in Barcelona, which is valued at £5.5 million, is a peaceful place to live.
The fact that it is located in the upscale area of Castelldefels makes it an ideal choice for the six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or.
Ivan Rakitic, a former teammate, claims that he purchased some privacy for himself by significantly increasing the amount of money he spent on the property of his neighbor.
The home of Lionel Messi is located approximately 12 miles away from Camp Nou and features a playground, an indoor gym, a pool, and a little football field for Messi’s three children.
It is also possible to wake up each day to a breathtaking view of the Balearic Sea, which is something that you will not be able to experience in Manchester, Paris, or London.
As a close buddy, Luiz Suarez used to reside in the area, and Philippe Coutinho continues to do so, in the event that the team needs to communicate with one other.
PRIVATE JET
Messi has his own private jet, which is worth £12 million and has his famous No. 10 on the tail. He can use it if he needs to get somewhere quickly.
It was made by a company in Argentina for Messi’s family. On the steps are the names of his wife, Antonella, and their three children, Thiago, Ciro, and Mateo.
It has a number of amazing features, such as its own kitchen.
There are two bathrooms and enough chairs for 16 people.
Unbelievable as it may seem, the chairs can also be folded up and turned into eight beds, which is the best way to sleep.
Messi, on the other hand, doesn’t own the jet. Instead, he rents it. Despite that, it won’t be cheap.
HOTEL
Before the coronavirus pandemic, tourism was a big business in Barcelona, so Messi wisely put his money into that industry.
Like his football rival Cristiano Ronaldo, he has become a hotelier and bought a £26 million hotel in the coastal town of Sitges, which is about 26 miles from Barcelona.
The four-star Hotel MiM Sitges is only 100 meters from the beach. It has 77 rooms, including five junior suites and one suite, and a standard room costs about £105 per night during peak season.
On top of that, there is a pool and a bar on the rooftop called Sky Bar. From there, you can see the whole town and the Mediterranean Sea.
If you want to relax even more, there is a top-of-the-line spa with a sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers, a recreational pool, a cold plunge tub, and a saltwater pool.
Messi also owns hotels in Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira and Andorra.
CARS
Messi could probably afford to take all of his cars with him to his new club when he leaves Barcelona this summer.
His best car is a £1.5 million Pagani Zonda, which is said to be worth around £3 million.
He also likes Maserati cars. In his garage, he has a £100,000 GranTurismo S and a GranTurismo MC Stradale.
Messi has also been seen driving a £173,000 Ferrari F43 Spider.
Even though Barcelona’s deal with Audi ended last year, the German car company no longer gave away free stuff.
FANCY HOLIDAYS
Messi likes to take a break during preseason to let his hair down.
But he doesn’t go too far; he often chooses to rent a private yacht and enjoy Ibiza and Formentera.
In 2020, he and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo took a trip around the islands with their friends Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas and their families.
They hired the beautiful 92-foot-long Seven C charter boat, which costs £40,000 per week to rent.
The boat’s four rooms, including a master suite, a VIP stateroom, and two twin cabins, all have high-end decor and can sleep ten people.
Her big deck has plenty of space for sunbathing and relaxing, and there’s an outdoor bar for guests who want to quench their thirst.
This summer, when the three families went back to Ibiza, it was the same thing.
Messi has also stayed at the luxury Caribbean resort Jumby Bay, where private villas cost £5,000 per night and Sir Paul McCartney once stayed.
THE TRAINING GROUND
Messi worked on his skills at the high-tech Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper for every season before this one.
Since 2009, this has been the place where Barcelona trains. It is also used as a pavilion for basketball, futsal, and handball games by the other sports teams at the club.
Messi and the rest of the team can use the gym, sauna, and full-sized pool to help them recover after training.
There are also living quarters that cost about £65 million and border where future Barcelona prospects will be.
It was named after the man who started the Spanish club, Joan Gamper.
