Lionel Messi wants to receive more salary than Barcelona superstar if he is to reject Saudi proposal: Reports

Lionel Messi has a yearning for Barcelona, according to recent reports. The 35-year-old wants to return to Camp Nou, his old stomping ground, but he has fired a warning shot at the club president Joan Laporta.

La Pulgas homecoming, it seems, comes with a catalogue of stern conditions, according to El Nacional. The Argentine wizard is said to be teetering on the brink of rebuffing an astronomical offer from the Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal.

The Saudi proposal promises Messi a whopping €300 million per season, making him the highest-paid footballer globally. However, his sights are set on Barca, for which he harbors a particular affection.

However, Messis return to Barcelona isnt just a flight of fancy. It is shrouded in practical considerations. The current Paris Saint-Germain talisman has demanded a competitive football project that assures him a chance at winning titles.

According to El Nacional, he doesnt mince words when he insists on being the linchpin of any team he plays for.

Messis potential second stint at La Liga Santander is hinged on the expectations of him remaining the offensive spearhead, the beating heart of the club, and the proud owner of the iconic number 10. This coveted number, once Messis, is now held by Anssumane Fati.

Messis potential second stint at La Liga Santander is hinged on the expectations of him remaining the offensive spearhead, the beating heart of the club, and the proud owner of the iconic number 10. This coveted number, once Messis, is now held by Anssumane Fati.

Furthermore, he insists that his remuneration should reflect his stature in the dressing room, that is, the highest-paid player.

According to El Nacional, Messi has made it crystal clear that he wont stand any teammate earning more than him. This particular condition has a direct bearing on Robert Lewandowski, who currently bags €10 million net per year, a figure set to increase to €16 million by 2024.