The Barcelona talisman is a five-time World Player of the Year and one of the most recognisable figures in the game – with his profile transcending sport.
Any rival outfit in his current profession would have to dig deep in order to lure him away from Camp Nou, with the figures involved barely worth thinking about.
Perhaps, though, he could be tempted to turn his back on the football field and try his luck in the squared circle.
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The superstars of WWE are in Europe as part of their global tour, with Catalunya their next port of call.
Not wanting to miss a trick, Chad Gable and Jason Jordan have called on Barcelona’s favourite footballing son to join them in the American Alpha ranks.
“Messi, if you are ever looking for a challenge, you have got two guys here who want you on our team,” they told WWE’s official YouTube channel.
“We are always open to six-man tags – we’ll teach you to throw, we’ll teach you to suplex. Come do some damage with us whenever you’re ready.”
The WWE roadshow will also roll into Madrid and Bilbao before departing Spain, so Messi will have a couple of outings in which to learn the ropes.
He may be a little on the small side, but he could always call on Tim Wiese for a few words of advice – with the former Werder Bremen and Germany international goalkeeper having recently made his debut in the pro wrestling ranks.
