Every option is still on the table – but we prefer to think that Leo is closer to the Barca stay.
Why Man City won’t go for Messi
Reason 1: Messi’s relationship with new president may be crucial
There are few people who know exactly who Leo Messi would vote for in the upcoming election; what we know for sure is that most candidates set the ‘make Messi happy again!’ task their priority – and that’s what makes his stay a likely option.
Reason 2: Koeman may still be the right guy
It’s clear for everyone that Barca need a big boost to remain competitive in La Liga and the Champions League but what if it’s in Ronald Koeman’s tactical vision?
Messi won’t need to wait until May to find out whether he’s part of a ‘winning project’ – the Spanish Supercopa games will be played in January and they may actually decide the whole saga with a finger snap.
Reason 3: Pep always wanted Messi to retire at Barca
The Catalan legend could dream of boosting City’s Champions League chances by having Messi, but he has always said that his personal wish is for Leo to hang his boots at Camp Nou.
Reason 4: Yes Messi, No long-term project
Football fans used to speak of Manchester City as of moneybags but today, it is also about developing youngsters and giving plenty of opportunities to home-grown players (Phil Foden and Tommy Doyle are just a few examples).
Bringing Messi to Etihad definitely means that the system would be half-broken. The first thing on the to-do list is ‘to make Messi happy’ and then comes all the rest.
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Reason 1: Financial strength
The summer transfer window gave us all a hint that Man City are the only European side who can afford Leo’s wages. If Messi leaves for free, it means that the Citizens won’t need to pay an extra €100m-200m and can focus on drafting the perfect contract for the Argentine.
City’s strength doesn’t just end here. As reported in the summer, they could also offer Leo the option of moving to New York City FC in 2022 where he could peacefully enjoy his pre-retirement days.
Reason 2: Pep’s renewal gives green light
Pep might want this to happen but Man City fans are the ones who actually want this to happen!
It’s also quite special that Guardiola has extended the deal until 2022 – rumour had it that Man City had prepared a 2-year offer for Messi as well. What a perfect time to reunite.
Messi is surely leaving to Manchester City next season which explains why Pep was tied down to a 2 year contract.
Pep is the only reason why Messi will choose city.Bartomeu could have sold Messi for £100m but now we are going to lose him for free. 1/2
— KOMBO™ (@ultimate_kombo) November 19, 2020
Reason 3: We see tired Leo everywhere
Even after Bartomeu is gone, nothing has seemingly changed much at Barca. Messi is fed up with being blamed for everything, his radiant smile is still a rare thing and he apparently feels mistreated by the club after all he has done.
He may think it’s still the right time for changes.
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