Lionel Messi’s transfer value has been revealed (Picture: Getty)

He’s undoubtedly the world’s best footballer and he’s been linked with moves to Manchester City and PSG in recent months.

But exactly how much would Lionel Messi cost to buy?

In a world where Andy Carroll costs £35million and Gareth Bale £85million, it’s clear that transfer values are often distorted.

But one company has revealed its results on exactly how big the cheque would have to be to convince Barcelona to sell their man.


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Brand Messi is just growing and growing (Picture: Getty)

According to sports marketing specialists Eurmericas, Messi’s value is a cool €400million (£331million).



It takes into account his value as a footballer, as well as the potential earrings from the lucrative sponsorship deals.

And according to a Eurmericas spokesman, the large price tag has not put off interested clubs.

‘Three European clubs asked us to carry out this study on Lionel Messi, one of which is owned by a government, who would be willing to pay the valuation we have landed on,’ said Gerardo Molina on Spanish radio.

‘We can’t reveal their identities due to confidentiality; they asked us to carry this out to examine the possibility of making this signing.’

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