Big clubs going after upcoming football star Erling Haaland is no secret. Barcelona are among the frontrunners to offer a contract to the Norwegian prodigy. However, several reports have come in that Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has agreed to take a pay cut at the club with the condition that the club uses the cash saving to fund a bid for Erling Haaland.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi agrees to take pay cut for the sake of Erling Haaland bid: Reports

Lionel Messi on Monday confirmed that the entire Barcelona squad has agreed to take a pay cut by 70 per cent while football is on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic. There was plenty of speculation going around whether Barcelona players will agree to take the wage-reduction amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, however, with Messi coming out in public and announcing the news, all the rumours have been shelved.

Lionel Messi confirms Barcelona players will take 70% wage cut and contribute to club employees' salary amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Barcelona legend Lionel Messi agrees to take pay cut for the sake of Erling Haaland bid: Reports

Lionel Messi confirms Barcelona players will take 70% wage cut and contribute to club employees' salary amid COVID-19 pandemic