So probably the biggest transfer story in recent years, after 18 years Messi is parting ways with Barcelona. But the question on everyone’s lips is where next… Well Manchester City have just splashed out 100m on Jack Grealish so will there pockets be deep enough for another huge wage, or will it be super rich Paris St Germain? also high up the list is a Barca U-Turn. We have our own theory.
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We believe the money would be there, it would be closer to his native Argentina, and the likely hood of playing Barcelona would be slim to non so makes sense. The appeal of Premier League football could be a draw but would it be enough.
How It Unfolded
“Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles [Spanish La Liga regulations],” the club said.
The 34 year old will be maybe hurt on having to leave but it wasn’t long ago he tried to force his own way out the club, but after a total of 21 years at Barca is it time to prove he can do it else where.
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