Lionel Messi's Contract with Barcelona
A napkin linking a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona was sold at auction for $965,000. The napkin contained an agreement in principle to sign Messi when he was 13 years old, reassuring his father that the deal would go through.
Key Points
- Napkin containing agreement to sign Messi sold for $965,000
- Deal was made almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club
- Messi spent nearly two decades playing for Barcelona before moving to Paris Saint-Germain
Pros
- Historical artifact showcasing the early agreement between Lionel Messi and Barcelona
- Provides insight into the negotiation process in professional sports
Cons
- Highlighting the commercialization of sports memorabilia