#3 Lionel Messi’s contract situation at Barcelona
There is absolutely no doubt to the fact that a Lionel Messi at the peak of his powers is as good as (perhaps better) than any other player in the world.
Therefore his contract situation at Barcelona is a something which will garner curious glances from potential suitors as well as passionate fans. One of the major rumors around his contract seems to be that the Argentine wants parity with the best-paid players in the World (oh China what have you done!), and the Barcelona board are coy to pay those insane numbers.
His trophy cabinet at international level might be the subject of memes and jokes, but it will be impossible to argue against his club credentials and honors. He has achieved more than people would have imagined at a personal level for his club, but for the first time in a long time, he may have something to prove at club level.
Another Champions League campaign won riding on his brilliance would effectively make tie the hands of Josep Bartomeu and his pals. What Lionel Messi wants Lionel Messi normally does, and if on song, there are a handful who are capable of stopping him.
