Transfermarkt releases several market values for players, and in November, they assessed the World Cup champion’s value at €35 million (£30m/$38m). However, this figure has now dropped to €30m (£25m/$32m). This decline is reasonable, given Messi’s advancing age and occasional ιnjᴜry concerns since his relocation to the United States.

At 36 years old, Messi participated in the initial three matches of the MLS season, registering three goals during this period. However, the Inter Miami captain has been absent from the subsequent three games against Montreal Impact, DC United, and New York Red Bulls due to a muscular ιnjᴜry. In the previous season, he took part in six MLS matches but was sidelined for five matches due to ιnjᴜries.

Transfermarkt’s data administrator for North America, Dominic Becker, explained: “Messi reмɑιns the MLS star and, despite his age, is still one of the best footballers on the planet. But age is a factor, even for Messi. He has increasingly struggled with smaller injuries, and a downgrade was impossible to avoid.”