Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[meeesh]

Reading these last few pages,I'm more excited of the fact that Mahrez and Mendy could be gone,more pleasing than the arrival of Messi for me..........................as long as Aguero stays of course

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Maybe, but it could still make more sense for Paris to sell one of Mbappe or Neymar/both and get Messi and Sergio for free!!

Anyway, Pep signing that new deal when he did sealed it for me.

Isn’t Neymar signing a new deal with PSG? I think the issue for PSG and Messi is Mbappe. they’re unlikely to afford the wages for all 3.

The only clubs who can afford Mbappe are Real, united, possibly Liverpool and ourselves. United will be back for Sancho, Real are making noises about a quieter summer and Liverpool would have to sell either Salah or Mane, very difficult in the current environment. That leaves us and PSG won’t sell to us. Probably means Mbappe is stuck in France for another season.

 

[domalino]

The real rival for Messi will be the MLS franchises and whoever the new Barca president is.

I know why you're saying that but I genuinely don't think Barcelona are a threat at all. Look at the squad. Look at the finances.

As Messi said recently when asked if he wanted Neymar back "Who's going to pay for it?" They can't afford 5-10m for Eric Garcia, how can they build a CL winning side?

 

[wolviedinho]

Some very positive comments from Tolmie & Billy. Sergio staying for at least another year is fundamental to Messi joining IMO. We have plenty of players to offload before we go for a legend. Sergio’s contract would need to reflect were he is now in terms of fitness and age.

The club can finance Messi without sales or wage adjustment.

In an ideal world we sell Mendy and FFS.

 

[SWP's back]

Officially.

I have more than half a dozen western footballers as clients bud. The pay isn’t that great. It’s essentially lower PL level, just tax free as a better take home.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Messi would obviously solve an issue for two years but we still won't have addressed replacing Sergio or Messi, for that matter?

Might have a big bearing on the decision for Sergio this summer, freeing up cash?

 

[meeesh]

Messi would obviously solve an issue for two years but we still won't have addressed replacing Sergio or Messi, for that matter?

Might have a big bearing on the decision for Sergio this summer, freeing up cash?

His wages are that crippling so to speak ?

 

[BillyShears]

I know why you're saying that but I genuinely don't think Barcelona are a threat at all. Look at the squad. Look at the finances.

As Messi said recently when asked if he wanted Neymar back "Who's going to pay for it?" They can't afford 5-10m for Eric Garcia, how can they build a CL winning side?

I agree, but I'm wary of something which nobody has considered. Barca's finance are so bad that there is talk of them becoming a PLC to raise cash. I can envisage a scenario where Laporta offer Messi actual OWNERSHIP of the club in lieu of a massive contract or some kind of deal which guarantees him a % of the club if he stays and retires there.

It's pretty far fetched I accept, but I've heard from a few people the potential presidents are all aware that it may be time to move away from the socio model.

 

[BillyShears]

Messi would obviously solve an issue for two years but we still won't have addressed replacing Sergio or Messi, for that matter?

Might have a big bearing on the decision for Sergio this summer, freeing up cash?

I see it like this.

Haaland replaces Aguero's wages.

Messi pays for himself as per Omar's interview with the Athletic.

If they wanna keep Aguero, they should find a buyer for Jesus and then buy Haaland.

Whatever happens, it's going to be a box office summer!

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

I see it like this.

Haaland replaces Aguero's wages.

Messi pays for himself as per Omar's interview with the Athletic.

If they wanna keep Aguero, they should find a buyer for Jesus and then buy Haaland.

Whatever happens, it's going to be a box office summer!

Is there any chance that Aguero would take a pay cut to reflect his lack of playing time just to stay around with Messi?