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Bartomeu: Barcelona received €400m offer for Messi

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

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the club received a €400 million offer for Lionel Messi from a club funded by an Arab country following Neymar's departure.

Bartomeu stated that funds from an Arab country were transferred to European accounts weeks after Neymar's exit. An unnamed team was prepared to trigger Messi's €400 million release clause. newsbetting.cv

To secure their star, Barcelona acted swiftly by raising Messi's release clause from €400 million to €700 million, ensuring he remained at the Camp Nou.

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