Lionel Messi next club: The biggest bombshell was dropped by the Catalan club last night as Lionel Messi was announced to have departed from the club.
In what has been a tumultuous year for Barcelona, it could not have ended on a more poorer note than last night.
Lionel Messi has become a free agent once again after earlier talks of signing a new contract with the Catalans went kaput.
With this, Messi once again enters the transfer market as a free agent with a number of clubs vying for the Argentine freak.
There are a number of potential clubs where we can see the ex-Barcelona captain move after his departure from FCB.
Let’s get right away into the top 5 clubs who could sign Lionel Messi, with just under a month left before the transfer window closes.
Manchester City
How about a Pep-Messi reunion? Not a bad idea. Isn’t it?
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The blue half of Manchester will be one of the club vying for Messi after his departure.
Manchester City having signed Jack Grealish last night could well make this a dream transfer window with the capture of the Argentina athlete.
#ManCity are Lionel Messi’s ‘1st choice’ as he searches for a new team with a move to PSG ‘looking impossible’ due to high taxes in France.
[@MailSport] pic.twitter.com/iE7bK9NMlN
— City Chief (@City_Chief) August 6, 2021
The financial constraints may not affect the Manchester based club and we could well see jump in for Messi.
Pep’s men managed to secure the League cup and Premier League last season but their lack of UCL Silverware could well be completed with Messi’s arrival.
Hence, Messi to Manchester City would not be too much of asking.
Juventus
With Ronaldo’s future creating murmurs from Turin, a move for Lionel Messi could change the entire course of proceedings from the Bienconeri.
Messi and Ronaldo playing under one roof week-in and week-out. Wouldn’t that be something to look forward to?
Although, the issue of financial constraints during the Covid times could hamper this deal from progressing.
Juventus have been overly-dependent on the likes of Ronaldo, Chiesa. As a result, they endured a poor Serie A season last time out.
If Messi could make the move, the club could well be Europe’s top side once again.
Paris Saint-Germain
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A move to reunite with former La Liga opponent, Sergio Ramos and team-mate, Neymar?
Messi’s move to the French capital is most likely and potential destination.
Paris Saint-Germain are now “progressing” in direct negotiations to sign Leo Messi. Talks ongoing to find the right ‘structure’, PSG are pushing since yesterday and now feeling confident. 🔵🔴🇫🇷 #Messi
Manchester City are still quiet. PSG (and Neymar…) working for Messi. #PSG pic.twitter.com/DsdI6knxs7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2021
Given the financial obstacles and constraints during Covid times, PSG with the richly-backed board and representatives could well be the club to outdo one and all for the Argentina captain.
Paris Saint Germain missed out in the domestic as well as UCL last season and Messi’s arrival could spark the momentum ahead of next season.
With a number of signings already made, adding Messi to their ranks could be Pochettino’s biggest achievement of his career.
Chelsea
Abramovich’s club are on short on funds and could well make the move for Lionel Messi given the short time left in the window.
🚨 Roman Abramovich wants to meet ‘immediately’ with Lionel Messi’s team to discuss a potential move.
Chelsea and Abramovich have the liquidity to pursue the deal. [@diarioas] pic.twitter.com/50nLCcnRbo
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) August 6, 2021
The 6-time Ballon D’or winner’s salary could be an issue for this move to become successful.
Yet, Chelsea could still try their luck for Messi as their urge for a top striker continues.
The European champions could continue last season’s heroics once again if he manages to make the move.
Bayern Munich
The Bundesliga champions are another potential club for Lionel Messi.
This can make them become a world-class domination force in German football after having won the Bundesliga for 9 successive years.
Bayern Munich is a wonderful side filled with world-class and talented players.
Messi’s arrival will just make them better. But the likelihood of this happening is rare due to external factors.
