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Former Barcelona president reveals €400m offer for Messi

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that an unnamed club offered €400 million for Lionel Messi following Neymar's departure, with funds from an Arab country reportedly transferred to Europe.

Speaking to Cadena SER, Bartomeu disclosed that an unnamed team was prepared to trigger Messi's release clause, though he specified it was not Manchester City. To prevent the transfer, Barcelona immediately raised Messi's release clause from €400 million to €700 million and adjusted his salary accordingly. amunra.help

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