Lionel Messi will need to take a considerable wage cut to sign a new contract with Barcelona according to a report from Spanish broadcaster El Chiringuito, which was aired a short time ago.
The club captain and multi-time world player of the year has just under a year left to run on his current contract with the club, who he wishes to end his career with.
Relations between the parties have become strained lately but the parties will soon meet to hold talks over a contract renewal but Messi will need to agree to a salary reduction if a new deal is to be reached.
The report explains that Inter are keeping a close eye on the situation. The Nerazzurri club have developed an interest in signing Messi and any scenario must be taken into account now.
This season the 33-year-old attacker, who has spent his entire career with Barcelona, has made 42 appearances across all competitions to date. During his time on the park, which totals just over 3600 minutes, he has scored 30 goals and provided 26 assists for his teammates.