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Can't see anything other than him signing for Barcelona. I think there would be more talk otherwise. He's probably verbally told them he'll sign and to leave him alone until after the Copa America.

However, if he does manage to win it with Argentina then it's a big weight lifted for him, having not won anything with Argentina yet. And maybe that will make him think about a new challenge at a new club.
 
I take it that his contract expires at Midnight tomorrow?

So presumably he is off Barca’s books at that point? Given the constraints Barca have signing “new” players will it not be a problem them signing him?

Just speculating but would that not also curtail any marketing rights and the attached money Barca get as a result of Messi not being their player and, if he re-signs with Barca they could be renegotiated at lower levels?

Im not saying he won’t re-sign with Barca but it could be more complicated for them if it goes beyond tomorrow rather than today.

If it doesn’t get done today or tomorrow I think it may put Barca in a position whereby a whole new can of worms is opened.
 
Coatigan said:
Fernandinho has signed his extension, with just a day to go on his contract

Blinked first, Messi wins.
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Never any drama with Fern though.

Messi is on nearly a million euros a week. Looking at their squad I'm wondering how they are gonna satisfy the salary cap obligations without him taking a massive hit. They don't have too many they can sell if they want to compete for the title next season
 
manimanc said:
Announce ferna today, announce Messi tomorrow.
Simples....
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Na, after the copa america would be fine. There has to be the grace break-up period between messi and barca. Can't just move onto the next one immediately after finishing that long term relationship.
 
bobmcfc said:
Never any drama with Fern though.

Messi is on nearly a million euros a week. Looking at their squad I'm wondering how they are gonna satisfy the salary cap obligations without him taking a massive hit. They don't have too many they can sell if they want to compete for the title next season
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Out of curiosity, finances and funds from sales aside, what's Barcelona's squad numbers situation. After signing Sergio, Garcia, Depay, Weinaldum supposedly close too (and then half our team after that), surely some need to leave to make room. Anyone know?

They will be subject to the same CL quota as us 17+4+4. Don't think Garcia counts as club trained, given he spent those qualifying years with us. Messi I presume does though. I also think they in la liga have a limit of 3 non-eu players, one if which will go to Sergio, if I am not wrong.
 
Coatigan said:
Out of curiosity, finances and funds from sales aside, what's Barcelona's squad numbers situation. After signing Sergio, Garcia, Depay, Weinaldum supposedly close too (and then half our team after that), surely some need to leave to make room. Anyone know?

They will be subject to the same CL quota as us 17+4+4. Don't think Garcia counts as club trained, given he spent those qualifying years with us. Messi I presume does though. I also think they in la liga have a limit of 3 non-eu players, one if which will go to Sergio, if I am not wrong.
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I thought wijnaldum went to PSG ? Not sure how they are gonna sort this mess. Part of me wonders if they haven't let Messi run his contract down so they can say they tried, did all they can etc etc but secretly relieved to get that off the wage bill. They have to give him 40m euro loyalty bonus at the end of the contract according to some. How the hell will they do that ? They still owe Liverpool 35m for Coutinho
 
bobmcfc said:
I thought wijnaldum went to PSG ? Not sure how they are gonna sort this mess. Part of me wonders if they haven't let Messi run his contract down so they can say they tried, did all they can etc etc but secretly relieved to get that off the wage bill. They have to give him 40m euro loyalty bonus at the end of the contract according to some. How the hell will they do that ? They still owe Liverpool 35m for Coutinho
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He has already reportedly recoupled his bonus, his contract that Barcelona leaked supposedly stated he got it pro rata winding down to 0, tather than a one off at the end of the contract.

Missed weinaldilum going to psg tbh.

Think Barcelona will still need to trim their squad. For finances obviously, but also squad places.
 
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