Lionel Messi remains MLS' highest-paid player, with an annual guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association announced Thursday.
The Futbol Americas crew discuss Neymar's return from injury for Al Hilal and a potential shock move to Inter Miami in 2025. Messi, who is under contract through the end of 2025, has an annual guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, factoring in only the Argentina forward's salary. Previously, Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has said that Messi's total compensation, which includes a cut from the league's Apple TV deal, was in the $50 million to $60 million range.
All data is as of Sept. 13, 2024. The salary data was annualized for players who arrived during the summer transfer window.The average guaranteed base compensation for the entire MLS player pool -- which included pool players, retired players still owed money and a pair from next year's expansion side, San Diego FC -- continues to climb on an annual basis, rising to $596,226 up 9.7% from the September 2023 mark of $543,207.
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