Jakarta –
Lionel Messi highly anticipated Manchester City, even though Barcelona is still determined to defend itself. Man City is ready to give Messi an attractive offer.
Since last summer, Man City are believed to have been very interested in exploring the possibility of signing Messi, after La Pulga wanted to leave Barcelona.
However, at that time Josep Maria Bartomeu who was still the president of Barca underlined a release clause of 700 million euros for Lionel Messi, which then stopped Man City’s attempts to approach.
At that time Messi also did not insist on forcing a move from Barcelona, with Manchester City reportedly only ready to issue a ransom of 50-70 million euros considering the player’s contract is left until the summer of 2021.
However, as reported Brand, Pep Guardiola as Man City manager is still full of interest to be reunited with Lionel Messi although the club won’t move until the player says he wants to leave Barcelona.
It was further stated, if later Messi opened up communication opportunities, Man City officials had already prepared an offer. Moreover, Guardiola also needs a new mainstay player to break into the opponent’s goal after being confirmed to release Sergio Aguero.
Manchester City reportedly also believe Lionel Messi, who on June 24 will be 34 years old, can still play at the highest level for the next two years.
In this connection, Manchester City is ready to give a contract in the form of an offer of two years to play at the club plus other opportunities if he feels he needs a new challenge, in the form of a chance to play at the Citizens’ brother football club. Most likely New York City in MLS.
This option actually did not just pop up this time. But Manchester City are said to be quite sure the opportunities they offer can arouse Messi’s interest.
On the other hand, Manchester City also prepared to face competition for Messi if the Argentine megastar wants to leave Barcelona next summer. There is Paris Saint-Germain who are also financially ready to hook up Lionel Messi.
(krs / then)
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