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If Messi played for Barca for free, would it solve the crisis? You asked, we answered

Tribuna.com; The Athletic

 said the following: "My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing."

Now, one Tribuna.com user is wondering: "What would happen if Messi played for 

 for free? Like you now, when footballers say 'i'd play for this club for free'. I'm wondering what it would mean for Barca's finances.. "

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Let's imagine that Leo doesn't just take an immense pay cut, as he 

, but also agrees to play for Barcelona for free.

Messi's annual salary after a pay cut: ±€35,000,000.

According to the latest credible reports, Joan Laporta 

 to register the summer signings, including Messi. Even if he plays for free, he still needs to be registered.

Thus, no, Messi agreeing to play for free doesn't mean Barcelona will be able to register players again – they still need to sell and force some heavyweights to take massive pay cuts.

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What's interesting, Messi playing for free would be great for the club in the long-term perspective but it would seriously harm the Spanish treasury: Leo contributes the same amount of money in taxes as 120,000 average citizens do, as per Diario Sport.

Overall, Messi has paid €370m+ to the taxman since extending his Blaugrana deal in 2017, El Periodico say.

'The most important thing is to keep Messi': Koeman on possible Griezmann exit

 and others leave? Well, the most important thing is to keep 

"We are worried about the Messi situation and it is normal. I spoke to the president and he is confident that we will be able to register him. Leo is going to stay for the next few years," the Dutchman said.

As for Griezmann, Koeman added: "Griezmann is very important for me. He has proven his quality. I count on all players we have but if there have to be changes, we will need to deal with that."

Despite the Frenchman's key role at Barca, multiple sources 

 this summer. Among possible destinations, 

 but Barcelona can't register him yet as they need to reduce the wage bill.

Messi agrees to cut wage by more than 50 per cent (reliability: 5 stars)

 has agreed to cut his current wage by more than 50 per cent, according to L'Equipe's Florent Torchut.

However, it's still not enough for the player to be registered in 

Thus, the club keep on assessing how they could lower the salaries of other players and sell some others before it's done.

Messi remains out of contract for now, although he's expected to sign a new deal with Blaugrana in the coming weeks.

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Bartomeu left this club in deep shit 😭😭

Mrgidsho

Bruh 
I know Messi loves Barça but you guys are exaggerating now😭😭

Wagner Tee

Barca is owned by all its members not one person. Barca is uniqe in the world in how the club is owned.

Zawiuz

Attention.  If Lionel Andre's Messi decides to play football for Barca for free. Then he should be made co-owner of that club.

It is only fair to him and to the fans that such sacrifices are unthinkable, for most footballers and athletes,  most of whom earn far less than Messi does.

Player		G
Artem Dovbyk	Girona	24
Alexander Sørloth	Villarreal	23
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona	19
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	19
Ante Budimir	Osasuna	17

If Messi played for Barca for free, would it solve the crisis? You asked, we answered

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