Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playing

Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playing in MLS

Outside of Europe, Lionel Messi faces a new challenge. Argentinian “10” is a new player from Inter Miami and will play there Major League Soccer (MLS) from next season. Many fans are wondering what the details of the “Flea’s” millionaire deal will be and what the lucrative salary he’ll earn in David Beckham’s team. With that in mind, he knows in this note what the salary of the world champion would be and the enormous difference it makes to the remuneration of the Peruvian soccer players who are active in this league.

How much will Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami?

As revealed by the Registered Marketing portal, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner would receive an exorbitant salary that would include some perks at sports brands Adidas and Apple. “It would be $40 million a season, part of the television rights and part of Adidas’ profits, and it would also put him closer to the possibility of buying an American League franchise after he retires,” he said. Said.

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How much do Peruvians earn in MLS?

Even if you add in the salaries of the five Peruvian players who play in Major League Soccer, you still don’t get close to what Messi earns at Inter Miami.

Raul Ruidíaz

The compatriot with the longest playing time in the US league is among the 25 highest-paid players in the tournament, having earned around $3.20 million, according to information from Salary Sport. That’s less than a tenth of Messi’s profit.

Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playingRaúl Ruidíaz is one of the characters of the Seattle Sounders. Photo: Seattle Sounders

Pedro Gallese

According to the Salary Sport portal, the “Octopus” has a contract with a tight payout $575,000 a year at Orlando City. The difference with what Messi will take is catastrophic.

1686247580 266 Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playingPedro Gallese is a regular at Orlando City. Photo: Orlando City

Miguel Trauco

Left-back Miguel Trauco is being paid off for the San Jose Earthquakes $189,000 per season in Major League Soccer in the United States.

1686247583 893 Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playingMiguel Trauco joined the MLS in 2022. Photo: San Jose Earthquakes

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Wilder Cartagena

Gallese’s compatriot and Orlando City teammate, Wilder Cartagena, earns a higher annual salary than $287,000.

1686247586 673 Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playingWilder Cartagena is Pedro Gallese’s teammate at Orlando City. Photo: Peruvian team

Louis Abram

The defender of the Peruvian team is a member of the Atlanta United of the United States, but it is not yet known what he earns at the North American club. It should be noted that he earned around $587,000 with Granada, and the salary of defenders at the MLS club ranges from $572,000 to $213,000.

1686247591 524 Lionel Messi and the astronomical pay gap with Peruvians playingLuis Abram came to the MLS in 2023. Photo: Atlanta United FC