Messi ‘s Barca Contract, Written on a Napkin, Set for Auction
Messi's first Barca contract on a napkin is up for auction now. A Barcelona official used it to solidify their interest in the young player. Though a formal contract came later, this napkin served as the initial commitment. The auction is estimated to fetch between $380,000 and $635,000, but some experts believe it could go much higher.
Imagine this: a crumpled napkin, weathered and seemingly insignificant, holds the key to football history. That's right! This ordinary-looking piece of paper is Lionel Messi 's ticket to greatness at FC Barcelona. It was the first Barca contract that tended to change the life of the legendary player.
At the tender age of 13, Messi was already showing the world his extraordinary talent. But it wasn't until a chance encounter at a Barcelona tennis club...
