If true, that makes it 12 million per season. Unbelievable! And that's just this contract. If he gets an extension down the road, rest assured he will get a pay increase.
The extension in October was such a mistake. He would be on his last year right now if it weren't for that.
EDIT: It says Ter Stegen earns 8.5 million per year. So, Donnarumma would cost much more.
I don't think Messi can walk for free, even if he has no release clause. He still has 1 year remaining on his contract with Barcelona, meaning Barcelona must be compensated if he breaks the contract. But I don't know what the laws are in Spain.
If this man had any balls or concern about the well-being of the club, he would resign tonight. But we all know that's not going to happen. He'll blame someone else and they will quit or be fired. 2021 can't come soon enough.
I'm not criticizing his spirit or effort. I'm just saying you can't give up goals like those at your near post. He made an amazing save earlier in the match, so I know effort isn't it. The first one gets a slight pass because of the deflection, but the second has to be saved.