Lionel Messi net worth 2024, salary and endorsement deals

• Arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi is a name that many football fans relate to
• The Argentine has commanded massive financial rewards, thanks to his footballing prowess which has earned him big contracts and endorsements
• According to credible sources such as Forbes, Lionel Messi net worth 2024 is estimated to be $650 million

What is Lionel Messi net worth 2024 and how much does he earn at Inter Miami? Arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi is a name that many football fans relate to. For several years now, he has been on an intense rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. However, some football fans argue that the rivalry is no longer there as the Argentine completed football when he won the World Cup.

After a successful career at FC Barcelona, Messi continued with his football journey at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and now Inter Miami. The Argentine star has commanded massive financial rewards over the years, thanks to his footballing prowess which has earned him big contracts, endorsements and sponsorship deals. But what exactly is Lionel Messi net worth 2024?

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest football players the world has ever seen. Photo/ Times Now.

Lionel Messi Biography 

What Is Lionel Messi Net Worth 2024

According to credible sources such as Forbes, Lionel Messi net worth 2024 is estimated to be $650 million. The Argentine international is one of the richest athletes on the planet. Having been a pro for two decades now, Messi has earned his fair share of money by playing football over the years. The majority of his fortune are from his Barcelona days, where he spent the majority of his career.

According to a report by Marca, Messi saw his net worth grow by a significant margin after signing with PSG in 2021. It is also reported that his net worth will he higher by the time his time at Inter Miami comes to an end.

Apart from his earnings as a player, Lionel Messi net worth 2024 has been greatly contributed to by the various sponsorship and endorsement deals he has.

Lionel Messi Salary

Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. Photo/ Goal.com.

For the past several years, Lionel Messi has been among the highest-paid footballers in the world. After parting ways with PSG, Messi had only a few options to explore. He was to return to Barcelona, sign with a Saudi Pro League club or move overseas to the MLS. Eventually, he opted to sign with MLS club Inter Miami, where he was offered a massive contract. According to a report published by El Pais in 2023, the Argentine talent will be earning between $50 and $60 million per year playing in the MLS.

Inter Miami are not the only one paying Messi’s salary as Adidas and Apple TV were also involved in the negotiations to bring him to the MLS. This means that his earnings per year also includes sponsorship deals.

Lionel Messi Endorsements

Lionel Messi has worked with various brands over the course of his career. Photo/ Arise News.

Since turning pro, Lionel Messi has signed deals with some of the biggest brands in the world. Below are some of the brands the Argentine footballer has been associated with over the years:
1. Adidas – While Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys a lifelong deal with Nike, Lionel Messi boasts a lifelong commitment to Adidas. Messi and Adidas began working together in 2006 and the deal fetches the Argentine footballer a whopping $18 million per year.
2. Pepsi – Lionel Messi and Pepsi began working together in 2013. Since then, the former Barcelona man has been appearing in Pepsi’s ad campaigns.
3. PES (Now eFootball) – Messi was a cover star for several PES games. Despite the game’s rebrand to eFootball, he is still seen on its promotional content.
4. Budweiser – Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch struck a deal with Lionel Messi in 2019 for it’s beer brand Budweiser.
5. BitGet – Online cryptocurrency exchange BitGet is one of the big brands which have collaborated with Lionel Messi. BitGet announced the collaboration in October 2022.
6. Others – Messi has partnerships with many other brands such as Lay’s, Gatorade, Mastercard, Mengniu and Royal Caribbean. The brands he previously worked with include Ooredoo, SikSilk, SIRIN LABS, Jacob & Co, BYJU’S and Louis Vuitton, among others.