The incredible private plane of Lionel Messi, how much did he spend on it
Leo Messi had to buy this plane to travel comfortably alongside his family and friends.
Lionel Messi, current Paris Saint Germain player and captain of the Argentina National Team, pockets millions of dollars per month and has the opportunity to treat himself to luxuries that are very useful for people recognized around the world. His private jet is one of them and is shared by all his family and friends.
There is no place in the whole planet where Lionel Messi is not known. The 34-year-old striker from Rosario had to buy a private jet to move to events and vacations. He has had the spectacular transport since 2018 and paid around $15 million.
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The aircraft is completely customized for Lionel Messi. On the tail of the plane you can see a number 10 stamped and on the stairs his name and the names of his family members: Leo, Antonela, Thiago, Ciro and Mateo.
The private jet is a Gulfstream V, registration LV-IRQ, manufactured in 2004. It reaches a speed of 940 kilometers per hour and is suitable for transoceanic travel. Inside the aircraft there are 16 seats that can be transformed into eight beds. It also has two bathrooms, one with a shower, plus two galleys.
Messi lends his plane to friends and teammates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, La Pulga put it at the disposal of his teammates during each qualifying round, due to the imminent risk of domestic trips. On board the private plane were: Ángel Di María, Leandro Paredes, Sergio Agüero, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, among others.
