Yeah that package is probably the same as the Pogba and Lukaku ones in total. Definitely worth it
Lionel Messi transfer rumors
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I think the best thing for him to do would be to join PSG for laughs. Might get Neymar to join us after all.
What is a cule???
It would be good to see Messi take on a new challenge somewhere. I think it will be rare that you get an elite player stay at one team in one league for all his career in the coming years.
Win another league, Leo.
Going to the same stadiums every season surely gets predictable.
I don't really think that Woody and the Glazer's would put up the sort of money in 2018 that would be needed to compete for his signature, in the mythical situation that he wanted to leave.
His signing on fee would probably be over £100 million.
Do not rule out him leaving. He could secure a financial package the likes of which have never been seen in sport (bar Mayweather).
His signing on fee would probably be over £100 million.
Do not rule out him leaving. He could secure a financial package the likes of which have never been seen in sport (bar Mayweather).
Supporter of club FC Barcelona.
Good for whom?
You? Haters? I'm sure many would be thrilled for him to leaveAs I have said before, everything is contingent on what happens next with this board and socis (Club members) have a direct role to play in this despite both local sporting papers (via Grupo Godó) putting out propaganda
You're from Chicago? I love that town, was home for years
Should sign for Real Madrid.
Some people just want to see the world burn
Some people just want to see the world burn
England originally but have been her for five years. Chicago is a great town, for sure.
Can't see Messi leaving, but if he did I would think it would be to City, unfortunately.
How much would he cost in the current state of the market ? His release clause is cheaper than Ronaldo's right ?
current release clause apparently £250m new release clause on the agreed contract due to be signed £300m - I wouldnt be surprised if the delay is Barca looking to make that a lot higher
Could see PSG and City offering him something mental like $100m signing on fee and $1m a week wages. I'd actually like to see him go to PSG just for the banter.
He'd be worth that for City though. I've said it before, he is key for City in becoming a house hold name. Their status would increase over night, people would watch them to see Messi, shirts would pop up every where and he'd win them the league and possibly CL further cementing their place among the elite clubs.
Let's face it, at the moment they're completely irrelevant. No one cares when they won the league either time. Even Pep knows this so he is desperate.
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This is certainly true; both times they won it, they weren't the story - it was that United and then Liverpool failed to win the title.
im not sure city would win the cl even with Messi. i mean he hasn't won it with barca for awhile. and he's leaving his prime. plus city's problems aren't their attack.
Messi would be amazing to see. I hope he comes to the premiership and United. C'mon Lionel.
I actually think its a viable option.
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if Messi went to city is it too ambitious to think they might sell out a home game?
We have backing of Adidas. That could make us strong contenders for his signature. He's also perfect upgrade for Mata in that right wing/10 role.
Why spunk 92 on bale when you can go for Messi.
Why spunk 92 on bale when you can go for Messi.
Head in the clouds stuff. We better hope he signs an extension with Barca because if he leaves he's going to City and nowhere else.
Give it another 5 years of us not winning it, us losing won't be the main story then. We would be the new Liverpool, but possibly worst given our reputation, supposed draw to attract top players and financial might.
Very true. Messi blossomed under Pep und Pep's philosophy is perfect for him. Why would he want to take risks at this stage of his career and try his luck in a different system? The trouble with Argentina is enough.
As long as he he doesn't sign for united, I think Im on board with this.
He's not coming here.
Anyone that doesn't believe me should educate themselves on the size of his contract agreement with Barca. You then include sign on bonuses and agent payments.
It's simple, we can't afford him. Hope he signs an extension.
Anyone that doesn't believe me should educate themselves on the size of his contract agreement with Barca. You then include sign on bonuses and agent payments.
It's simple, we can't afford him. Hope he signs an extension.
He is likely going to stay at Barca, this is probably done to put pressure on the board.
Now with Neymar gone, they can give him an even bigger contract.
Now with Neymar gone, they can give him an even bigger contract.
That's what I think.
Pressure on the board to do what...resign?
These guys have shown time and time they don't give a feck.
I think for both football and financial reasons, he would seriously consider leaving.
Looking at everything, he could easily conclude that this Barca side won't compete with Madrid regardless of him staying.
Tbh, I'm starting to worry he's off to City.
I have a feeling messi will fall from grace out of barcelona setup.
Still a tremendous player by his own class but i dont think we'll ever see the demi god messi ever again.
Think he's playing hardball, can't see him actually leaving at this point, only two destinations that can afford all the hidden costs, fees and bonuses surrounding him.
If he did go to City though, have to agree that it would actually put them on the map and help to start cementing them properly as a 'big club' in people's eyes, even if he doesn't perform at the same level.
If he did go to City though, have to agree that it would actually put them on the map and help to start cementing them properly as a 'big club' in people's eyes, even if he doesn't perform at the same level.
Vote of no-confidence.
Waiting for that day. Hope he choose EPL.
And all the fanboy who thinks he will play a god-like football in England soil can see with their eyes. Messi outside Barca is not the same player. Watched NT in mid-week, that he is now.
National teams are a completely different ball game due to multitude of factors, and Argentina has been a mess for quite a while. They actually have a competent manager now after god knows how much time, they might end up being a positive surprise in the next WC.
This whole argument makes zero sense, he is good enough to shine against Arsenal, City, and United in Europe but somehow he will struggle against WBA and Stoke City? I would prefer him staying at Barcelona, but a small part of me would like him to move to the PL just to shut up naysayers once and for all.
We make more money than Barca, how come they can afford him and we can't?
That's weird. I still see the Aguero goal on TV and discussed frequently all the time 5 years on. I don't remember the United goal v Sunderland personally.
His salary is already a huge chunk of the budget. So there's reduced transaction cost of keeping him.
I can't see us throwing a €400m operation at a player who would be 31 at the time.