Barcelona, PSG, Manchester City? Where does the goat go if he opts for a short -term loan?
Speculations surrounding the future of Lionel Messi reappeared yesterday after an Argentinian ESPN report said that Inter Miami star was considering a short -term loan to put it in advance for the next summer World Cup.
Messi intends to direct his country in the defense of the title they have won in Qatar, but fears that a four -month layoff in winter will follow three months of major football can leave it for less than a high -level competition.
Messi’s current contract expires at the end of this year, but it is widely supposed to engage at at least 12 additional months in the south of Florida – and Miami is unlikely to stand if, within the framework of the agreement, it decides to settle for the World Cup elsewhere.
A declaration by Miami, published by Fabrizio Romano, said: “Messi is under contract until the end of 2025 and that the reality is that the two parties are interested in continuing the relationship.
“The necessary measures are taken with the right state of mind to get there.”
A short -term loan seems to be suitable for all parties, but where would Messi go? Here we examine the potential destinations for the eight times the winner of the Ballon d’Or.
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Quite simply, Lionel Messi.
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Barcelona
The obvious choice but not without complications.
Messi moved to Catalonia at the age of 13 and made Barcelona his house, marking 672 goals in 778 games. There is no doubt that he would like an emotional return before retirement.
However, it may be necessary to conclude a massively reduced contract with Barcelona’s financial situation, but not as perilous as that, remaining delicate.
Messi was ready to take a salary reduction before joining Paris Saint-Germain and he may do the same.
A complicated relationship with the president of Barça, Joan Laporta, should also be overcome.
Paris Saint-Germain
Messi’s previous club and the new European champions.
PSG could afford everything Messi wanted, but the Argentinian admitted to be “unhappy daily” during his two -year visit to the Parc des Princes and it seems very unlikely to want to endure this again.
It is also unlikely that PSG would like to return to the signature of Messi since they have evolved under Luis Enrique, which was a team based on hungry and younger players.
Al-Hilal
Messi worked as ambassador for Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority – a decision that caused criticism – but he remains uncertain if he would consider the Pro League as a massive stage of the MLS.
The financial side would certainly not be a problem with Al-Hilal supported by the country’s public investment fund.
A last Messi dance against Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just renewed his contract with Al-Nassr, would certainly give Saudi the platform she wants.
Manchester City
Messi and the boss of the city Pep Guardiola go back a long way.
And with the champions deposited from the Premier League having lost their feeling of invincibility in the last 12 months, the signature of Messi would be a major signal of intention.
That Messi and his family loved a cold and humid winter in the north of England is another question.
He would be at the box office in the eponymous “best league in the world” and generates a huge buzz across England.
AC Milan
If Messi is looking for advice on a short -term loan in Europe, he can turn to the Miami co -owner, David Beckham, who spent two spells with Milan with the Los Angeles galaxy.
His second was interrupted after tearing his Achilles, however, declaring him out of discord for a place in the England team for the 2010 World Cup.
Serie a desperately needed a superstar and Messi would suit the bill.
