The reason why contract talks between Barcelona and Messi are currently broken

Amidst the confusion of Lionel Messi’s reportedly stalled contract talks, there is a common binding factor. Though different media outlets are playing tug of war on opposite sides, they all bring forth the same topic as the stem of it all.

La Liga’s recent deal with investment firm CVC seemed like a brilliant idea 24 hours ago. 2.7 billion dollars would be injected into the Spanish League, with all sides rewarded with enhanced wage caps and more room for signings.

However, Barcelona have not received this news well. Though it would go a huge way in settling their economic crisis, the board is looking at problems beyond the visible horizon.

The Catalan club sees the operation as a short-term reward in exchange for a loss in the long term.

The League has sold 10% of its rights to the firm to make this deal happen, and reportedly has done so for the next 40 years. Barcelona feel that getting stuck in a 40-year chain in exchange for 270 million euros right now is outrageous.

Additionally, Barcelona and Real Madrid are against the deal because it would close the doors to joining a Super League in the future.

Right now, the situation seems straightforward. If the club decides not to comply with the League’s terms, they will have to stick to the original idea of reducing the wage bill before signing Lionel Messi.

At the moment, it is a very difficult operation to steer, leading outlets to call the renewal impossible.

Considering how well everything has evolved since president Joan Laporta’s election, it is definitely a twist that hurts the fans.

The situation could well evolve in any direction right now, however, and the cloud of fog on the topic is still dense. More clarity on the subject should be available soon.