The Effect Of Messi's Move To PSG On Michael Jordan's Pocket, Earns IDR 101 Billion Per 1 Weekend

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JAKARTA - Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain has not only had an impact on football but also on a commercial level, which should be good news for NBA legend Michael Jordan.

The former Chicago Bulls player's financial condition has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Messi's arrival at PSG allowed him to recover some of the lost money.

In fact, Forbes magazine shows that Jordan lost about 24 percent of his money during the pandemic. So, how did Messi's signing affect Michael Jordan?

Messi is one of the most famous athletes in the world and fans are always trying to get one of his numbered jerseys. And at PSG, the jersey they make is the Nike Jordan brand.

The Jordan brand has been PSG's jersey maker since the 2019/20 season where Michael Jordan received a 5% profit for every jersey sold.

With Messi joining PSG, it is estimated that around 2.5 million jerseys featuring the Argentine's name will be sold this season. Of course, this will make a lot of money for the retired American athlete.

So far, PSG have earned around 120 million euros since Messi's jersey went on sale, which would see Jordan earn 6 million euros in one weekend. Over time, this number will increase.