Comparison: Lionel Messi’s $12 million salary at Inter Miami vs. Rodrigo De Paul’s new contract

With Lionel Messi earning $12 million per year, questions rise over Rodrigo De Paul’s new deal at Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has become the face of Major League Soccer since arriving in 2023, benefiting from a record-setting $12 million salary with Inter Miami. Now sharing the field with a close friend and Argentina national team teammate, comparisons have emerged between the No. 10’s wages and Rodrigo De Paul’s new deal following his departure from Atlético Madrid.

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