Barcelona were willing to pull out all the stops to tie Lionel Messi down to an extended contract back in 2020 - and the Argentina superstar took full advantage.
Just 12 months before his shock departure from the Nou Camp, Messi was locked in talks with the Spanish giants over fresh terms. And although Barcelona were desperate to get a deal done, they were unable to come to an agreement with Messi, who even tried to force through an exit later that summer.
Certain details of the deal, including some of Messi's lavish demands, have now been leaked online. But can anyone top Messi's demand for a private jet and preferential treatment for his old pal, Luis Suarez? Mirror Football takes a look at six of the most bizarre contract demands that have been made down the years...
