Barca and Messi reach agreement; Quang Hai to receive 1 billion VND/year salary at Pau.

Barca and Messi reach an agreement.

According to journalist Gerard Romero, in March 2023, Barca submitted a plan to La Liga regarding Messi's return, but the league's leadership rejected several points in the proposal. However, Barca is preparing to present a new plan with changes in anticipation of La Liga's approval. "La Liga now believes that Barca and Messi have reached an agreement," Romero added.

Messi in his latest match for PSG. Photo: Reuters

Romero is a journalist close to Barca, and is considered by many fan clubs to be one of the most reliable sources of information about the team.

Barcelona's vice-president, Rafa Yuste, also admitted to working with Messi on the possibility of a reunion. Coach Xavi Hernandez also stated that Barca always "keeps its doors open" to welcome Messi. Meanwhile, striker Robert Lewandowski is eager for the opportunity to play alongside the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Besides Barca, Al Hilal also offered Messi a salary of $440 million per year to bring him to the Saudi League. There, Messi could have become Cristiano Ronaldo's rival again, but the Argentine captain refused because he wanted to continue playing top-level football in Europe.

Quang Hai receives a salary of 1 billion VND per year at Pau.

According to Salary Sport, Quang Hai has been receiving a weekly salary since playing for Pau in France's Ligue 2. On average, he earns £680 per week (approximately 20 million VND), and his total annual salary is £35,360 (over 1 billion VND). His salary ranks 19th in the club, only higher than that of the younger players.

Pau's highest-paid player is Henri Saivet. The former Newcastle United veteran is paid £3,200 per week (approximately 94 million VND), or around £166,400 per season (over 4.8 billion VND).

Quang Hai receives a much lower salary in France compared to choosing to stay in Vietnam.

Quang Hai's salary scale, according to reports.Sport.

Quang Hai's salary partly reflects his contributions to the club as well as his standing in his first season playing in France. The former Hanoi FC player and his agent are working with the club to find a solution for next season. Information from his agent suggests that a club in Thailand is interested in Quang Hai. If he returns to Southeast Asia or Vietnam permanently, the 1997-born player will certainly receive a much better salary than playing in Europe.

Lisandro Martinez will be leaving the 2022/23 season.

"Martinez will return next season, while Raphael Varane will be out for a few weeks," the official Manchester United website announced.

Lisandro Martinez has fractured the fifth toe on his right foot. Medical staff are considering whether to have surgery or allow the 1998-born player to recover naturally. The former Ajax star will also be unavailable for the Europa League final (May 31st) and the FA Cup final (June 3rd), even if Manchester United advance past the semi-finals.

Martinez was sidelined at a crucial point in the season.

A serious injury has forced "Licha" to miss a series of important matches with MU, such as the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Sevilla next week and the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton at Wembley on April 23rd. In the Premier League, MU also faces many strong opponents such as Tottenham, Chelsea, and Brighton.

Manchester United entered the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final away from home without Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, and Varane. However, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, and Marcus Rashford were available to return.