The news that Lionel Messi had told Barcelona of his intention to leave the Camp Nou caused shockwaves around the world on Tuesday evening, with 'El Chiringuito de Jugones' host Josep Pedrerol receiving information whilst on air that the Argentine is heading to Manchester City.
The English club have plenty of plus points, such as Pep Guardiola, one of his best friends in Sergio Aguero, as well as Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristan at board level, and it seems like they are the favourites for his signature.
"I'm talking here with someone who has a close relationship with Messi," a serious Pedrerol said as he read his mobile phone live on air.
"He's going to City, they tell me."
Inter and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with Messi, although MARCA revealed on Wednesday that PSG are considering other options.
anuragBarcaBoy
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Pep+ Messi= Pepsi
DilDosti
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Messi:- I will go to a City that has beaches. (Manchester doesn't have beaches) Meanwhile City owners:- ππ
saurav5105
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Ronaldo took away 50% of fanbase and La liga tv rights. Now Messi is leaving la liga you can imagine the downfall of la liga. Javier Tebas Will be banging his head somewhere that how can Barca board loose the π. It's sad day for la liga also.
khosla99
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Messi will rule epl with city . His record is just amazing against top 6 PL teams.
PaoloMessi
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Manchester City π₯π₯π₯π₯
bichooo
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Does this look ok!?, it does π π
BankoleLonge
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Klopp right now be like: "Please, let this be a rumour and nothing more..."[Crylaugh]