Manchester City are confident Lionel Messi would take a different approach if Barcelona weakened their stance and decided to negotiate the sale of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner, sources told ESPN. Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed interest in signing Messi, sources told ESPN that Neymar spoke to him on the …
Read More »Neymar talks to Messi about joining PSG from Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar spoke to Lionel Messi on the phone on Thursday about the possibility of the Barcelona captain at the French club, sources told ESPN. Messi’s future has become a hot topic of discussion after he shocked Barcelona by saying he wants to leave on Tuesday. – Lowe: …
Read More »Bartomeu promises to step down if Lionel Messi agrees to stay in Barcelona
11:34 a.m. ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Josep Maria Bartomeu is ready to step down from his role as president of Barcelona as Lionel Messi makes a U-turn on his decision to leave the club, sources told ESPN. However, several sources claim that Messi’s decision is firm, that he believes …
Read More »Chelsea to sign Thiago Silva from PSG on two-year deal
7:57 AM ET Julien LaurensCorrespondent Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email Thiago Silva will sign a two-year contract for Chelsea this week after leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, sources told ESPN. The PSG captain’s contract with the French club expired at the end of the previous campaign, but he played …
Read More »Barcelona’s management debate sells frustrated Messi
11:51 AM ET Moises Llorens Sam Marsden Barcelona are hoping to persuade Lionel Messi to stay at the club, but some board members have told ESPN that they would not oppose selling him in the right circumstances. New coach Ronald Koeman has publicly stated that he wants to build the …
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