Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[kippax4ever]

My guess is that they have no credible position and they know it, but they are just throwing out distraction stuff until they get the opportunity to talk directly with Messi's dad.

I am expecting them to make some crazy large offer when they meet face to face as a 'last throw of the dice' - that could be their only chance - an offer so big that it (they think) cannot be refused. Then it can be portrayed as a Kaka style change of mind due to the fans.

Of course I might just be letting my imagination run away with me - but it feels the only move that makes sense

Its fk all like Kaka.
Messi said it's not about money
Plus unlike kaka, messi said he want to play for us,

 

[Lord Blue]

Pep and Kiddo discussing Messi

If he signs they should find that lad and reshoot the interview with Messi getting in the cab just after the question.

 

[blueinsa]

You guys are great. Over the top ? He didn't show up to work and has not been paid for the day accordingly mate. It's not a fine, it's his salary. Do you get paid when you bang out to work ?

He...is...no...longer...a...Barca...player...so...you...are...fining...a...player...you...no...longer...are...paying.

 

[Silva'sGold]

They really are salty...would they write such drivel if he was thinking of signing for the rags/dippers ? would they feck...I mean wtf ? burnley , wycome , sunderland ???? the media are in overdrive with the (past it , not all that BS) they don't get it that if he does sign for us it would mean far more than what he does on the pitch

I think it's a joke...

 

[discopop]

If he signs they should find that lad and reshoot the interview with Messi getting in the cab just after the question.

It won’t be difficult to find him the club have him on retainer and he’s involved with some kids current affairs bollocks on Sky news

 

[blueinsa]

If he signs they should find that lad and reshoot the interview with Messi getting in the cab just after the question.

Brandon wont be hard to find.

Lad will have a bigger management team behind him than Pep by now.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Who’s on the private jet with pep it’s a cessna 680 Citation sovereign just flying over northern France

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

1800 pages and still no sign of the crosseyed dwarf turning up anytime soon.

 

[Corky]

his last big payday????

I’ve heard some bollocks on here but it seems most of it is actually perpetuated by you... clearly you have no understanding of brands or marketing, so rather than spouting the same narrative about finances, have a day off, you’re making yourself look incredibly dickish!!!

Lineker was a big brand at Barca, most kids had his shin pads of all things, much less at Spurs. Anyone who wants a Messi iconic shirt will still get a Barecelona one, that is the brand.

The deals are all done for next season and fans are mostly locked out, no chance of recouping much, and he could be finished by 2021/22.

Of course it is his last big payday, he is 33 and he will be seeking as much as possible, more than Barca were going to give him. Don't get taken in by the hype like you did for David Haye, look how that turned out.

 

[pudge]

If he signs they should find that lad and reshoot the interview with Messi getting in the cab just after the question.

Shouldn't be too hard, he's in everything but the crib.

 

[kdbrise]

Just had one rag friend telling me Messi is coming for Pep and not for City. I asked him if Messi scored for us will that not be counted then ?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Hes going newall old boys says the argentine president !:))

 

[PhdWave]

A short summary on Messi's RC until now: Summary twitter thread.

Summary: we are in good position as of now.

 

[Nibler13]

Gotta know what your talking about before you type. Barcelona were never offered anything resembling the offer you speak of for Rakitic. Barcelona attempted numerous times to include Rakitic in the Neymar return deal and Rakitic wanted no part of it. right a bell ?.

Barcelona made is very clear with Rakitic, Messi, Iniesta, Xavi and Puyol to name a few, that if the player wishes to retire, go to a none competitive league such as Qatar, MLS etc; they would be free to leave for basically free as a way of saying thank you.

Bartomeu told Messi the same exact thing, but now Messi changed his mind and said that he wants to play for city and Barcelona understands that you can't power up the richest club in the world by handing him the best player in the world for free.

Nobody here has to take anything personal and City and Barcelona have no reason to get into any sort of issues over this. City honestly are very clear about the subject. Messi you called us and we took a look at it and offered you 750 million dollar provided you work our you last year with Barcelona or come to an agreement that does not infringe in our finances and is allowed by FIFA.

If anything City fans are already getting a sneak peak at the " Other " side of Messi. The greatest footballer who is surrounded by a serious of people who are looking for his finances and a player who is to this day extremely immature. Its been 18 days and this old Captain hasn't even said this mouth is mine regarding the game as the team Captain.

it's not 80m but it's certainly an offer 'resembling' what he was speaking of

 

[kaz7]

You guys are great. Over the top ? He didn't show up to work and has not been paid for the day accordingly mate. It's not a fine, it's his salary. Do you get paid when you bang out to work ?

He believes their is no contract to honour , can you post without the aggression,turn it on your stupid board

 

[Saggy13]

What would this mean in the case for Messi transfer ? think it is fairly obvious he will still want to come no matter what happens but would it make the transfer easier to negotiate if this happened?

A new board would make it easy for him to leave.Extremely unlikely that they get all the signatures in time till transfer window closes and even then,its very likely to fail.The board goes next year and the socis at our club couldn't be bothered to act immediately.And they are waking up every morning to MD/Sport propaganda.

 

[leo_city]

Gotta know what your talking about before you type. Barcelona were never offered anything resembling the offer you speak of for Rakitic. Barcelona attempted numerous times to include Rakitic in the Neymar return deal and Rakitic wanted no part of it. right a bell ?.

The talks you speak of are in 2019 window.
This is from 2018, you may well look it up yourself before correcting me, some even reported the money offered close to €100m.

Nevertheless, not important right now, just highlighting the selfishness of this Barça board. Also, #FreeMessi.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Koeman demands our best player in exchange of messi . I want to know what strain is he smoking so that i can avoid it.?

 

[mcfcPakistan]

 

[domalino]

I can’t believe there are people who still don’t want this to happen. It really is mind boggling. He’s the best player... in the world... currently and arguably EVER. Any penny we spend on him will be more than covered by new sponsorship, shirt sales, merchandise etc. We will be recognised abroad in the same way as the dippers and rags. Ferran Torres, Phil Foden and a few other lucky youngsters will get to watch and learn from the GOAT day in, day out. And finally, he will single handedly win us so many games and I would be amazed if we didn’t win the champions league with him.

apart from that, yes I can see why you wouldn’t want him.

I was listening to the David Mooney athletic podcast and theh were discussing how many gosls messi would score for us. Would it be 50-60 like all previous seasons or would it be more like 40 because of the age and the transition and hell get 30+ assists instead like last season.

And I just had this moment of childish excitement about the whole thing. This guy is on a different level to anyone who has ever put on a manchester city shirt before and anyone to play football in this country for 30++ years.