Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 Apparently he's actually given his notice officially that he wants to leave Barca... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted August 25, 2020 Wants to buy out the remainder of his contract too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Artful Dodger 1,733 Posted August 25, 2020 Boss, shame if he comes to England nobody will be able to see him live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAzeem 1,540 Posted August 25, 2020 Good for him and Barcelona in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,121 Posted August 25, 2020 Where in the world could he go? Don't think he'd go back to Argentina or staying in Spain. I don't see him going to Germany or Italy, which leaves France (PSG?) or England (Manchester City?) If that's the case, his only real option is Manchester City no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,089 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) This is interesting. Messi had a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave on a free If he communicated the club until May 31st his intention to leave. Messi's lawyers are saying that as the season didn't end when it should have ended due to the pandemic, the clause still stands. So, in theory, Messi could leave for free. I'm not sure how this would be ruled, but at least this threat could force Barcelona to negotiate for a fee well below the 700 million euros release clause. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted August 25, 2020 A front three of Neymar, Mbappe, and Messi would just be a nightmare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Artful Dodger 1,733 Posted August 25, 2020 I'd be sad to see him at Manchester City or PSG, being empty husks of football clubs but might sacrifice the principles if we get to see him in England. Inter Milan/Juventus might have a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 5,582 Posted August 25, 2020 Could use him as a back-up at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 Only 2 clubs can realistically afford him you'd imagine - PSG and Man City? His wages are probably far too much for Juve given they already have Ronaldo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted August 25, 2020 The prospect of Messi going to Inter and dismantling the Juve dominance would be great. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God is Haaland 602 Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Cicero said: The prospect of Messi going to Inter and dismantling the Juve dominance would be great. at Napoli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Artful Dodger 1,733 Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, God is Haaland said: at Napoli Him going to some sort of underdog club would be perfect, highly unlikely though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, God is Haaland said: at Napoli Inter would be a great shout, given the rebuild they are currently under. This team could realistically battle with Juve convincingly on all fronts. (just need to sort out the LWB position) Solid tall and strong back line. Two energetic wing backs Two defensive work horses in midfield. Would be a great side. Handanovic Milinkovic -- De Vrij---Bastoni Hakimi---------------------------------Dimarco Tonali---Barella Messi Martinez---Lukaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said: Him going to some sort of underdog club would be perfect, highly unlikely though. We need a replacement for Demarai Gray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 666 Posted August 25, 2020 Go back to Newells. Win over Argentina again. Become the 9th player (iirc) to win the Libertadores and Champions League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,121 Posted August 25, 2020 If he goes to Manchester City, that would just be almost criminal, but I think @Stan is right, only them and PSG can likely afford him. I love the idea of him at Inter, I'm just not sure if they have the money afford him with all the spending done recently. Hell, just move to the MLS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,933 Posted August 25, 2020 Napoli would be interesting. Coked out living in a mansion with third-world living conditions just around the corner. Just like Maradona 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Mpache said: Go back to Newells. Win over Argentina again. Become the 9th player (iirc) to win the Libertadores and Champions League. Didn't know there were that many! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_and_Copa_Libertadores_winning_players And it's more! He'd be the 12th. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 666 Posted August 25, 2020 Napoli is impossible when your owner is Aurelio de Laurentiis. I prefer him at Newells than any club in Europe. Especially if it's a PSG or Manchester City, fuck that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Wonder what the going rate is now haha. I'm sure its not just PSG and City that are evaluating funds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAzeem 1,540 Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Eco said: If he goes to Manchester City, that would just be almost criminal, but I think @Stan is right, only them and PSG can likely afford him. I love the idea of him at Inter, I'm just not sure if they have the money afford him with all the spending done recently. Hell, just move to the MLS Don't think he likes the idea of playing under Conte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 666 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Stan said: Didn't know there were that many! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_and_Copa_Libertadores_winning_players And it's more! He'd be the 12th. Miscounted then And yeah it's quite a bit. It would be interesting to see though if they won it before or after their European stint. Neymar and Tevez won it prior. Ronaldinho won it after. It would be easy math but I am a bit lazy haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,089 Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Eco said: Where in the world could he go? Don't think he'd go back to Argentina or staying in Spain. I don't see him going to Germany or Italy, which leaves France (PSG?) or England (Manchester City?) If that's the case, his only real option is Manchester City no? It's Messi. In my opinion, every big european club - except Madrid, I guess - should at least explore what they can do make it possible. It looks like it will be a very ugly divorce. Barcelona are going to sue Messi to maintain the 700 million euros release clause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,305 Posted August 25, 2020 The rumor flying around is that he had a call with Koeman and post that this whole thing started to gain more steam. Wonder if thats true and if so, what was said on that call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Mpache said: Miscounted then And yeah it's quite a bit. It would be interesting to see though if they won it before or after their European stint. Neymar and Tevez won it prior. Ronaldinho won it after. It would be easy math but I am a bit lazy haha. Solari, Roque Junior, Dida, Cafu, Tevez, Neymar, Danilo, Samuel all won Copa before CL Sorin, Ronaldinho, Rafinha all after Copa. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,305 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, El Profesor said: It's Messi. In my opinion, every big european club - except Madrid, I guess - should at least explore what they can do make it possible. It looks like it will be a very ugly divorce. Barcelona are going to sue Messi to maintain the 700 million euros release clause. If the lawyers can use the timeline to make the transfer legal then how will Barcelona sue Messi? There's no contract breach and the best they can do is broker a deal instead of getting left with nothing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted August 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mpache said: Go back to Newells. Win over Argentina again. Become the 9th player (iirc) to win the Libertadores and Champions League. I think he'd rather see out the remainder of his career on a Club that is challenging for top honors in Europe than to go back to a country that he, in no way shape or form, needs to 'win over'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: The rumor flying around is that he had a call with Koeman and post that this whole thing started to gain more steam. Wonder if thats true and if so, what was said on that call. Think as soon as Koeman was announced it was said that Messi would look to leave and was not happy. I presume that call just re-affirmed his position of wanting to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 666 Posted August 25, 2020 Have we considered he could also take a paycut? Unless PSG and City come knocking, it's definitely realistic. He's already won more than most to all people would, and it's clear he wants more sporting success. So depends on what he wants really. Of course, I am sure he still wants to be paid better than average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
