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Barcelona primed to secure Messi's new contract & register new signings after La Liga receives €2.7bn loan injection

The league has seen a massive injection of funds that will help clubs recover from the economic issues caused by the coronavirus

After battling economic problems due to the coronavirus, La Liga has secured a incredible €2.7 billion (£2.3bn/$3.2bn) loan that should pave the way for Barcelona to finalise Lionel Messi's new contract.

CVC Capital Partners has provided the massive injection of funds and will have a 10 per cent stake in a newly-created company that La Liga will lead which will focus on growing revenue.

Of the funds invested, a majority percentage will be distributed to clubs, with Barcelona and Real Madrid receiving €280m (£238m/$331m) each.