you guys got it all wrong. This is more because of a personal battle between the president and Messi. The president isn’t going to allow Messi to make fans think it was because of him specifically, knowing he will forever be harassed in Barcelona about it. All Messi has to do is come out and speak publicly and say that he want to join city because he wants to experience something like the premier league.
Barcelona fans love Manchester City, I don’t think you understand that folks. We sit here all day defending Guardiola because we love the guy and the Madrid fans and Spanish press love to shit on him because they always say he ain’t shit without Messi, Xavi and Iniesta.
I say this all the time to people, all Barcelona fans are city supporters by default because we love pep and want the team to do good.
this isn’t because it’s city and so we want more money. It’s because Messi los behavior leaves a lot to be desired and so now it’s all turning in him. It’s already been reported in Spain that his attorneys fucked up and assumed he could walk out and now the latest news is that the league has officially examined the contract and informed Messi that they will refuse his transfers because he has a year left.
His only option and his right, is come out and say you want out and thank you for all, and the best day Im sure he’s a city player for a very reasonable price.
Barcelona knows well that city has tons of money but they also know because of the fair play they can’t pay much.
It’s about principle... out yourself in Barcelona’s shoes and in particular his president.