More infoBarcelona might not be able to register Lionel Messi for the start of the La Liga season, if they fail to reduce their wage bill. Barca have until the end of the transfer window on August 31st to submit Messi's contract and their other new signings to La Liga. The new season starts on August 15th and, according to ESPN, the Spanish giants want to have Messi registered before then. Assuming Messi signs a new contract, failure to get their finances sorted before the end of the window could see Messi unable to play until at least January. JUST IN: Lionel Messi fuels MLS transfer rumours amid Barcelona contract delays

Source: Express July 23, 2021 13:52 UTC