Lionel Messi and Manchester City not in talks over possible transfer

The world was always going to stand up and applaud as Lionel Messi gets ready to dawn the Barcelona shirt for the last time ever. Unfortunately, the day which seemed very far away is edging frighteningly close and all Barça fans can do is hold a paper-weight on their hearts hoping it is all but a dream.

To make matters worse, they might have to see Messi transfer to none other than one of their modern-day European rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The other option is Manchester City, but that is certainly the option that fans will prefer given their salty meetings with PSG in the past. Sadly, there have been no talks between the Argentine and City, according to ESPN.

The Manchester outfit were quite keen on bringing in Messi to the Premier League last summer, but Josep Bartomeu managed to keep hold of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner, almost as a way to not be the guy who let Messi leave. The reunion for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City had to wait for another season at the very least, but not it seems they will be up against another reunion special against Neymar’s PSG.

The Barcelona captain is yet to make a decision about his future, but it seems like City have been focusing on their incredible season instead of wheeling eyes for the summer window. Consequently, the report states that the City board members have been angered by the reports that claim that they have tabled an offer for Messi.

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Messi’s future at Barcelona will heavily depend on the new president at the club. Former president Joan Laporta is the clear front-runner for the role, and is arguably the only one who can get the 33-year-old to stay at the club. That said, with the debt taking a vexatious toll on Barcelona’s finances, they might have to let go of the GOAT against their will to save a sinking ship. The embarrassing defeat against Paris Saint-Germain does not help Barcelona’s cause, either, as they are set to miss out on the quarters, and more possible revenue.