When I was 13 years old, Lionel Messi signed his first contract with the Barcelona in a napkin. Starting this Wednesday, May 8, it will be auctioned and the base starts with an impressive figure.
How much is the napkin on which Messi signed worth?
On that paper is registered the signature of Carlex Rexach, sports secretary of the Barcelona at that time, that of Josep Maria Minguella, a Spanish representative who they claim is the discoverer of Messi, and that of Horacio Gaggioli, representative of the current captain of the Argentine National Teamat that time.
The bidding for the document begins this Wednesday, May 8, and will last until the 17th, and The starting price is 300 thousand pounds. “In Barcelonaon December 14, 2000 and in the presence of Messrs. Minguella and Horacio, Carles Rexach, technical secretary of the FC Barcelonaundertakes under his responsibility and despite some opinions against to sign the player Lionel Messi as long as we stay within the agreed quantities”the napkin has written.
All Messi’s titles at Barcelona
- 10 Spanish Leagues
- 8 Spanish Super Cups
- 7 King’s Cups
- 4 Champions League
- 4 Cups of Catalonia
- 3 European Super Cups
- 3 Club World Cup
- 2 Super Cups of Catalonia.