They don't have Txiki, and City don't spend money on stupid projects such as degrading your own staff online. Barca don't have a network of clubs across the globe. If City bought Messi, I'm pretty sure we could used his image to elevate our sponsorship projects.Nonsense - if Messi was to generate 1 billion revenue then how come Barcelona are in such a state financially ?
From a footballing point of view, Messi wouldn't carry City. He'd have a limited function. A transfer makes sense for both clubs. Barca need to rebuild whilst City are still growing as a club.