Messi Salary and Net Worth 2023
Messi Salary
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has made headlines once again, this time for his mammoth salary with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. The 36-year-old forward has reportedly signed a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with the club, making him one of the highest-paid players in the sport.
Contract
Messi’s designated player contract ensures that he will earn a staggering $54 million in salary for each season. This translates to approximately 35 million EUR or its equivalent in Nigerian Naira. The astronomical figures highlight the immense value Messi brings to his team, both on and off the field.
About Messi
Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Andrés Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. The 1.7-meter-tall athlete has had a stellar career, captaining both Inter Miami CF and the Argentina national football team.
Married to Antonela Roccuzzo since 2017, Messi’s success and skill have garnered him a massive following of dedicated fans worldwide. His contributions to the sport, both as a player and a leader, continue to leave an indelible mark on the world of football.
With his move to Inter Miami CF and his exorbitant salary, Messi’s presence in the United States is set to elevate the profile of Major League Soccer and attract even more attention to the league. Fans eagerly await the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the legendary Messi in action on American soil.
As Lionel Messi continues to dominate the football scene, his record-breaking achievements and remarkable talent solidify his legacy as one of the sport’s true icons. With each passing year, Messi’s name becomes synonymous with greatness, and his impact on the game is undeniable.
Messi net-worth
$130M
Source of wealth Soccer and Endorsements
Other Sources of income
1. Messi Store
Lionel Messi started his own clothing line in 2019 by teaming up with Ginny Hilfiger of MGO Global. It is an online store that sells a wide assortment of clothes, including jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, etc.
2. MIM Hotels
Marca has previously reported that the former Barcelona captain has been the owner of the lucrative MIM hotels managed by Majestic Hotel Group since 2017.
As of 2022, he had six different outlets, including in Mallorca and Ibiza.
Endorsements
The 36-year-old also has a series of endorsements. He doesn’t necessarily own them but gets a good sum of money from promoting the various brands
1. Socios
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In 2022, he partnered with Socios, a blockchain-based fan engagement platform, to promote them to his huge reach on Instagram.
The initial deal will last for an initial period of three years with a fee of 20 million euros annually, according to Forbes.
2. Adidas
The footwear giant has been one of Messi’s longest partners after signing him in 2006. The deal was upgraded to a lifetime contract in 2017.
3. Pepsi
Messi, alongside other top footballers like Mohamed Salah and Paul Pogba, has been the leading face of the beverage brand, appearing in most of its commercials worldwide.
4. Huawei
The former Paris Saint-Germain forward has also worked with telecommunications giant Huawei in promoting their products to millions of customers globally.
5. Lays
The snack company entered into an agreement with Messi in 2013 seeking to maximise his standing as a global superstar to advertise their products.
Other brands that Messi has worked with before include Mastercard, Gatorade, Budweiser, Louis Vuitton, Gillette, Air Europa, Jacob and Co, among others.
