‘Highly Valuable Napkin from History-Making Event Now Available for Sale at Jaw-Dropping Price – a Must-Have for Football Enthusiasts’
Introduction to the article:
An agreement written on a napkin, signed by Barcelona’s sporting director, secured the transfer of Lionel Messi to the club at just 13 years old. Now, this historic napkin is going up for auction with a starting price of £300,000.
The Historic Napkin
The 16.5 x 16.5cm napkin, put up for auction by Horacio Gaggioli, served as the club’s commitment to sign the young Argentine, and has since become a symbol of Messi’s legacy with Barcelona.
The Road to Barcelona
Messi came to the attention of Barcelona scouts at age 12 while playing for Newell’s Old Boys. After trials in September 2000, the club’s agreement to sign him on paper napkin was the pivotal moment that secured his place in Barcelona’s history.
The Impact of Messi
The signing of Messi proved to be the most important decision in Barcelona’s history, with the player going on to be widely considered as the greatest footballer to ever live. His career at Barcelona was filled with numerous victories and trophies, before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
The Auction
The agent who brought Messi to Barcelona, Horacio Gaggioli, has listed the historic napkin for sale with Bonhams, with the bidding set to start at £300,000. Displaying the signed agreement, the napkin represents a pivotal moment in the footballer’s storied career.
