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Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)
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I know and it was his fault signing that contract. But there will be mistrust between the two. You would want the player and all members trusting and on board with each other.Gentlemen's agreements are worthless, black and white in a contract is all the counts.
He didn't want to take his club to court. He would have been a lunatic to potentially ruin 20 years at the club who nurtured him and made him the superstar he is by dragging them through the mud.What has Kane got to do with anything? He is under contract and was happy to sign a 5 year deal on very good terms, tough sh1t if Levy holds him to it, Levy and Spurs have every right to refuse a transfer.
There is no comparison what so ever.
Same applies to Grealish, players are happy to sign big deals, but when they have a chance of an even bigger one with a transfer they spout all the usual I want medals, I want titles or the old favorite, I want to play in the Champions League.
Loyalty works both ways, players in my experience are greedy bastards who would jump ship purely for money.
Messi had a chance to join us last season but would not force the issue? why? I would guess it was down to money.
That's why he didn't force the issue.
Even though he was desperately unhappy?He didn't want to take his club to court. He would have been a lunatic to potentially ruin 20 years at the club who nurtured him and made him the superstar he is by dragging them through the mud.
That's why he didn't force the issue.
If he and his father knew the contract was in their favour (ie entitled to a free) it would never have reached court.
He would not force the issue for money, the private jets his old fella fly's around in are hugely expensive, even for multi millionaires.
Totally agree about mistrust, hence both parties ensure it's written in the contract. Stops a lot of bull shite when it is, on both sides!I know and it was his fault signing that contract. But there will be mistrust between the two. You would want the player and all members trusting and on board with each other.
I don't think he was willing to drag himself and the club through a potential court case.Even though he was desperately unhappy?
If he and his father knew the contract was in their favour (ie entitled to a free) it would never have reached court.
He would not force the issue for money, the private jets his old fella fly's around in are hugely expensive, even for multi millionaires.
He made that quite clear.
Hence the reason why I did not want him here.I don't think he was willing to drag himself and the club through a potential court case.
He made that quite clear.
Does not matter who he is, if your not 101 % committed you are not for us.
Just strikes me a guy who has achieved what he has, earnt more money than he will ever need, does not want to enjoy the last couple of seasons playing in a team that would give him immense pleasure and satisfaction ( and that does not have to be MCFC)
Even now, it all seems down to cold hard cash, sad, but very predictable.
Cool. Personally I'd eat my own shit to see him wearing a city shirt but each to their own.Hence the reason why I did not want him here.
Does not matter who he is, if your not 101 % committed you are not for us.
Just strikes me a guy who has achieved what he has, earnt more money than he will ever need, does not want to enjoy the last couple of seasons playing in a team that would give him immense pleasure and satisfaction ( and that does not have to be MCFC)
Even now, it all seems down to cold hard cash, sad, but very predictable.
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Plus the amount of time it would of taken would all count for nothing. Plus by that time he would then wait till Next year to be a free agent like now.I don't think he was willing to drag himself and the club through a potential court case.
He made that quite clear.
messy but enjoy, bon appetitCool. Personally I'd eat my own shit to see him wearing a city shirt but each to their own.
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Even though he was desperately unhappy?
If he and his father knew the contract was in their favour (ie entitled to a free) it would never have reached court.
He would not force the issue for money, the private jets his old fella fly's around in are hugely expensive, even for multi millionaires.
Seemed like a purely pragmatic decision on Messi's part. It would have taken most if not all of the 12 months left on his deal to drag it through the courtsEven though he was desperately unhappy?
If he and his father knew the contract was in their favour (ie entitled to a free) it would never have reached court.
He would not force the issue for money, the private jets his old fella fly's around in are hugely expensive, even for multi millionaires.
He was a free agent 24 hours ago, yet he is still hedging his bets.Plus the amount of time it would of taken would all count for nothing. Plus by that time he would then wait till Next year to be a free agent like now.
What the excuse this time?
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I am not sure maybe City have a change of plan and moving onto other players (maybe)He was a free agent 24 hours ago, yet he is still hedging his bets.
What the excuse this time?
Kane obviously learned nothing from the Messi sagaIf it's believed that Levy said to Kane give it one year and you can go. I agree with your points but I am not a fan of people going back on promises that's all.
But would you agree there seems to be one?I am not sure.
High time Lionel got off the pot or get on with dropping a big one!
But as said , what the excuse today? July 2nd, Lionel Messi is a FREE man, come on son, lets be having you!Seemed like a purely pragmatic decision on Messi's part. It would have taken most if not all of the 12 months left on his deal to drag it through the courts
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Yeah he does need to make a decisionBut would you agree there seems to be one?
High time Lionel got off the pot or get on with dropping a big one!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that's the decision and hence however great a player, not one I would be chasing.Yeah he does need to make a decision
His love affair with Barca is not over, that's the problem and a very understandable one.
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If, as you claim, he's only interested in money, it does seem strange that he's allowed himself to become unemployedBut as said , what the excuse today? July 2nd, Lionel Messi is a FREE man, come on son, lets be having you!
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With the way Barca are being run I would be surprised if they can gather the finances to pay not just him but everyone there. I still would like Messi to come but if not then so be it.$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that's the decision and hence however great a player, not one I would be chasing.
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