Lionel Messi, who's earned more than $1.2 billion throughout his career, is joining French club Paris Saint-Germain on a reported three-year deal. David Ramos/Getty ImagesUpdate: The Athletic reports Messi will receive an annual salary of €25 million. After a protracted breakup with his prior club, FC Barcelona, Messi is reportedly heading north to join Paris Saint-Germain in France’s Ligue 1 according to ESPN. However, The Athletic reports Messi will receive a signing bonus of €25 million and a yearly salary of €25 million, with a third-year option at the same price. With Messi in tow, Paris Saint-Germain now has three of the top four highest-paid soccer players in the world.

Source: Forbes August 08, 2021 14:03 UTC