Overview

• The napkin, signed in December 2000, secured Messi's move to Barcelona, shaping his illustrious career.
• It sold for £762,400 ($965,000) at Bonhams auction house in London.
• Messi's agent Horacio Gaggioli preserved the napkin, which started with a bid of £300,000.
• Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 672 goals and won 35 titles with the club.
• The auction highlights the enduring significance of Messi's early commitment to Barcelona.