The world’s top footballer Lionel Messi is being targeted from an unnamed Russian Premier League side according to sources in Spain. This will be the second time a Russian club has attempted to activate the living legends buyout clause, The Russian club are willing to pay 255 million euros to Barcelona for the star, as well as 495k per week to Lionel Messi.
Let us hope this does not happen! We at Clever Bets would hate to see the arguably best player in the world removed from La Liga where we get to see him week in, week out whilst in his prime. Tell us what you think of this below!
It not happening
Messi release clause activated, insane wages offered, Messi declines because he loves Barca more than any amount of money.