Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[p.taker]

So basically in summary Messi virtually runs Barcelona?
He can say what he wants and sticks 2 fingers up to authority.

Sure, if by virtually you mean he can't leave Barcelona when it's pretty clear he wants to.

 

[The Doctor]

Can’t only be me who actually thinks he might still end up at City this summer...

Maybe wishful thinking but surely it would make more sense for Barca to get rid this summer rather than lose him on a free next summer?

Agree.......when they calm down and think about the money! It's a longtime to October 5th

 

[kaz7]

As of Sunday, #ManCity were ‘content’ with how things were progressing with Lionel Messi, and sources claim that he even reiterated his desire to join the club on Friday morning. [via
@TheAthleticUK

 

[ScottSinclair]

Can’t only be me who actually thinks he might still end up at City this summer...

Maybe wishful thinking but surely it would make more sense for Barca to get rid this summer rather than lose him on a free next summer?

I agree 100%, expect a bid by monday

As of Sunday, #ManCity were ‘content’ with how things were progressing with Lionel Messi, and sources claim that he even reiterated his desire to join the club on Friday morning. [via
@TheAthleticUK

If we find a way to do it out of court, he will jump at it. He basically said that. That interview was brilliant because he both could declare his love for Barca, and also publically show the world its Barca whose in the wrong. More twists to this

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

I just hope this doesn't become like the rags annual pursuit of CR7 / Sneijder which I have personally laughed at a lot.

I've still not given up on Isco coming!

 

[markbmcfc]

Can’t only be me who actually thinks he might still end up at City this summer...

Maybe wishful thinking but surely it would make more sense for Barca to get rid this summer rather than lose him on a free next summer?

Thats the only hope I cling on to. Spanish Bart is an insane fucker but he’s a businessman and this will hurt his personal pocket. He needs to spend money on the team so it’s not just about the level of debt now, and his financial liability, but the state of the finances once they’ve rebuilt using debt funded money. He needs some big sales and Rakitic/Suarez ain’t enough by a long stretch.

But then, who really knows the truth. We don’t. Occam’s razor. If he goes next summer he ain’t Barto’s problem, and he’s probably dodgy enough to figure something out financially.

 

[The Doctor]

So basically in summary Messi virtually runs Barcelona?
He can say what he wants and sticks 2 fingers up to authority.

Wrong........

 

[Damanino]

The two new candidates Font and Laporta both kind of campaigning even more on the back of Messi videos statements about the huge rebuild needed, Font even promising Xavi as a club legend as manager.
I cannot see if Font takes over and really brings Xavi then Messi will say to Xavi sorry I am out when they actually really can start a rebuild. Money wont be an issue Spanish government will lend them the money again if really needed.
Imagine Laporta even will bring Pep into contention if Pep does not renew with City until March...
He said he will not go back but thats because Rosell, Bartomeu etc, Laporta is a different category for him I am sure.

Thats why I dont really believe all the stuff about their bad financial situation. They have older overpaid, underperforming players, Vidal, Suarez , they need to get rid for sure big salary for not much return. The more mess is cleared now it will be easier for new president. later on.

As we get sooner to the change in board, they will work on Messi to renew or they will promise it to the people who actually will vote.

 

[bluemoon32]

So basically in summary Messi virtually runs Barcelona?
He can say what he wants and sticks 2 fingers up to authority.

He thought he did but they slapped him down and he went away whimpering

 

[Damanino]

Wrong........

Well not many players could do this against the president/CEO/owner of the club.

And then welcomed back in trainings and he is not even gonna get any punishment for missing a week of training as I heard. He deffo has separate rules for him lets be honest.