Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[Lancet Fluke]

no way on earth he would go to RM

Agreed, it is incredibly unlikely. But, if they go to war with him over this clause in his contract, I reckon all bets could be off.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Don't forget Kun and a system he knows

Was just going to say -- not just Pep, it's Kun too.

 

[manimanc]

I'm not one for a conspiracy theory but United lose Maguire for two years then two hours later Messi becomes available....

To play centre half?
Yeah sounds legit.

 

[Uptop]

FFS Messi

 

[blueinsa]

That will be the new contract then.

 

[SouthStandStander]

Could he have his medical tomorrow?. I'm downloading flight radar again.

 

[Pokes28]

China or the US

There is zero chance that Messi will come to play in MLS in my opinion. Think of it this way. He's making about $35 million per year at Barca. Right now the highest paid MLS player is $7.2 million a year for Javier Hernandez. The only way I could see him going to the US would be in a Beckham type deal where the league promises him a discounted price to build an expansion franchise. But with a franchise costing $200 million dollars now, plus stadium costs, etc. that all seems more than a bit far fetched. When Beckham made his deal, he agreed to pay $25 million for a franchise, but that was considered top dollar at the time. He saved the struggling league back then. MLS doesn't need a savior right now as it is one of the fastest growing (in terms of money) leagues in the world and is on very solid financial footing. Messi would be welcomed anywhere he wants to go, but I just don't see the US being that market. China would make sense as despite them paying a gazillion dollars for some name stars, nobody watches China's league. Bringing in a player of Messi's caliber would immediately draw attention. But how much, who knows?

 

[chesterbells]

Don't forget Kun and a system he knows

Him & Kun upfront - “the 65 year old attack“ lol ;-)

 

[Astrozombie]

Too bad he cant show If he can make it on a cold rainy night in stoke

 

[manimanc]

Make the call Khaldoon you know it makes sense

Already done that ages ago. Do keep up.