Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[Cityinmud]

Well atleast we know a January transfer is now OUT. Pep clearly mentioned July. Maybe a pre contract at best

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Leave Berti,out off this he,s a club legend.mate

true, Berti goes into the exclusive category with the pigeon on the pitch at home to Bolton on the last day of the season. What a day that was, Berti and Pigeon.

 

[oakiecokie]

Hi guys,

I apologize for my interference;
just want to give you my point of view as a fan of Barcelona and above all as a fan of Messisince his prime.
Surely we are talking about one of the best player I have ever seen (along with Maradona).

It must be said, however, that he's turning 34, and his 34 years are not equivalent to the 34 years of players like Ronaldo or Ibra, for example, who are monsters of genetics.
Today Messi remains the most technically gifted player in the world, but also a player who cannot defend and run a lot during matches. Perhaps English football is too "physical" for its athletic abilities.

If your team defends with 11 players, with Messi you would defend with 10.
I don't think he is easy to manage, I think it is foreseen by a clause of his contract at Barca that he can play whenever he wants. And on a tactical level, he is used to play wherever he wants on the pitch and it could be a problem.
Furthermore, a decline in the player is evident, testified by the fact that in 2020 he made few open play goals compared to his standards.

I’m still convinced that Messi is still able to deliver moments of "magic", but having him in the team could be a luxury rather than an advantage.
It’s gonna be a big and risky bet.

I hope I have given you some food for thought.
Cheers

He needs a new challenge and this is just what City can offer.He is stale possibly from his thoughts being elsewhere with Pep at the helm.
We will welcome him with open arms and he will enjoy playing alongside his best friend Aguero and other top quality players,KDB,Sterling,Foden etc.
Only time will tell if he can make it in the Premier League,but a talent such as his and he should have no problem at all.

 

[Bluemanc100]

Knowing City they will run out of Ss!

ME55I

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[kippax4ever]

true, Berti goes into the exclusive category with the pigeon on the pitch at home to Bolton on the last day of the season. What a day that was, Berti and Pigeon.

That's even better than.
Randell and Hopkirk..

 

[twosips]

Do you remember when a player, I think it was KDB, was in the stands for one of our games, and it'd been reported he'd done the medical, the interview, the contracts were being drawn up etc?

After the game Pellegrini was asked about KDB and he just said "I don't talk about transfer rumours" with the biggest grin on his face.

That's what Pep will be doing when Messi gets here. He'll sign a pre-contract, his wife will have been seen buying a house in Altrincham next to Aguero's, the kids will be signed up to a local school, and Pep will just be saying "Messi is a Barcelona player, I hope he retires there" every week until it's official.

I'm only being semi-serious. Just knew he'd say it.

 

[Maly]

Leave Berti,out off this he,s a club legend.mate

With a perfect name to play for City ;)

 

[BimboBob]

You still don't understand. Signing Messi will transform the club forever off the pitch. This alone makes him worth it.

Forever is a long time.

If you think for one minute that our owners are going to sign a 34 year old because he shifts a few shirts and raises our already high profile then you are very much mistaken. We've moved on from those times and we have no need for those times again. 4 years ago I would have paid his flight over myself. Now? No thanks.

 

[BimboBob]

Lol! Thank god u Don't run the club :D

Thank God his English is better than yours.

 

[Cityinmud]

Thank God his English is better than yours.

Ok bimbo