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The future of Lionel Messi remains open. An exit from Barcelona is almost fixed. On Sunday morning, the magic flea did not participate in either the medical tests or the corona tests.
It was also revealed that Messi will not be able to leave the Catalans for a free signing. Messi’s contract is still valid. He missed removing the release clause before the end of the season.
There are many indications that the parties to the dispute will see themselves in court. Separation by mutual consent no longer seems possible. It’s about a lot of money, power, prestige.
Will Messi join Manchester City?
Los Ciudadanos with former Messi coach Pep Guardiola remain favorites to sign the Argentine. As reported by the English “Sun”, there has already been a phone call between Messi and Guardiola. Pep told Messi that he could win two more Ballon d’Or titles at City.
Now the Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri speaks. He claims Manchester City are willing to pay Messi an annual salary of just under 54 million francs. In addition, there would be a huge bonus of almost 270 million francs, which Messi would collect if he accumulated the last two years of his contract with sister club New York City FC (MLS).
“Boom. Manchester City would pay Messi 500 million euros (446 million pounds) net over five years,” he tweeted, adding: “The salary would be 50 million euros per season, but after 3 years in the city It would be a bonus of 250 million euros. Euro that has moved to New York City during the last two years. “
110 million plus three players
Palmeri also tells his 203,000 followers on Twitter that Messi’s father will meet on Wednesday with Barça president Bartomeu to discuss the Argentine’s future.
According to Spanish media reports, City made an offer of almost 110 million francs for Messi. In addition, Barça would stay with the stars of the city Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesús and Eric García.
Will City and Barça reach an agreement and will this week’s whirlwind of signings finally end? (fmü)
