After “financial and structural barriers” prevented him from signing a new contract, Messi’s two years in Barcelona ended. La Liga The club announced.
Barcelona insisted that they and Messi were willing to extend his stay, but claimed that La Liga regulations made this impossible.
A statement on the official website of the Catalan giants stated: “Although FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi have reached an agreement, and both parties have a clear intention to sign a new contract today, due to financial and structure Sexual disorder (La Liga regulations), this cannot happen.
“Because of this situation, Messi will not stay at FC Barcelona.”
The statement continued: “Both parties deeply regret that the players and the club’s wishes were ultimately not realized.
“Barcelona FC sincerely thank the player for his contribution to the growth of the club, and wish him all the best in the future in his personal and professional career.”
So, where is Messi’s next step?
Needless to say, even at the age of 34, Messi-widely regarded as the best male football player of all time-is the most sought-after asset of a free agent of all time.
However, his astronomical salary in Barcelona, coupled with the club’s dangerous financial situation, finally proved the stumbling block he left behind-despite his willingness to make a significant pay cut to stay.
This means that few clubs in world football can afford Messi, especially considering the impact of the pandemic on club finances.
Manchester City has the financial strength and the appeal of Guardiola to attract Messi, but they are signing Jack Greerich for £100 million and they also want Harry Kane, who costs at least £130 million. -This means that even with Manchester City’s cash, this deal is a deal because Messi may be difficult.
Manchester City’s opponents Manchester United may be eager to issue a statement of intent, but they have also invested a lot of money in Sancho and Rafael Varaner-but for Glazer, there is nothing better than signing the most in history. How are good players more able to appease frustrated fans?
Chelsea are another Premier League team. They have the financial resources to make an offer to Messi, but they have sufficient midfielders and offensive players, and hope to buy Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for more than £100 million— —But will they shelve these plans for Messi? ?
Maybe the smart money is reuniting with Neymar in Paris. Paris Saint-Germain has the funds and appeal of one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and is eager to win the elusive Champions League… Who else can beat Messi, Neymar and Kelian Mbappé’s offense Can it be better achieved?
A romantic return to Argentina with Newell’s old boy is also a possibility, and if the player delays the decision, it does not rule out the possibility that Messi will actually stay in Barksa.
Stay in Barcelona: 10/3
Old Boy Newell: 20/1
