They could but I suppose he also generates a lot of revenue and interest in the club ... not sure if it balances itself out but could be a factor.
At 600k per week you would want to be able to name your tv money price for the prem. We cannot but la liga will apparently offer to pay barca his wages just to keep the gravy flowing.
Messi is 34. You would need to clear his signing on fee over 2 years plus 60 odd mil in wages plus his slice of image rights in increased revenues to breakeven.
I would put this at about 120mil in increased revenues over 2 years. Can 1 player generate 60mil a year? Doubtful.
