Lionel Messi has dominated the news cycle in Spain this week, as the race for his signature appears to be in its final stage. In Argentina, the chequered flag is being waved.
Barcelona are one of three teams that have been strongly linked with Messi this summer, after he became a free agent. Leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Arabia and Inter Miami are also thought to be looking to bring the World Cup-winner in.
Hope was sparked in Barcelona that a deal might be in the offing after his father and agent was seen meeting Barcelona President Joan Laporta on Monday, but that optimism has subsided in the last 24 hours.
It appears with good reason. According to Hernan Castillo of Radio Continental in Argentina, Messi has made his decision. Castillo claims that Inter Miami will be his destination next season, and that there will be no more meetings about his future.
If that is the case, it appears that Messi has gone for the most family-friendly of the two options available, discounting Barcelona. The family already have a property in Miami, and in Southern Florida they remain in a latin culture too.
It was thought from Barcelona’s point of view that in order to present an offer to Messi, beyond just discussing terms, then the Argentine would have had to postpone a decision until they could make sales in order to balance his salary against restrictions on how much they can spend. It appears that Messi was unwilling to hold out in hope for Barcelona’s plans to come good.
LM10NayeemLM10
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The king will surely come back to Barcelona. A grand Celebration is awaiting for us all.
BrosDaniel
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Messi first of all is a family man. Above anything else in the world, Messi chooses his family first and what’s right for his family. If he chooses Inter Miami above Saudi then he has his reasons, culture and social balance. If it’s about the money, he has enough and businesses to sustain him. He’s not greedy, his love for family and their mental and psychological balance is key. Y’all forget that just like Paris, Saudi can turn against you any minute like they did to CR7 at some point. His family safety is important. I come in peace. One love ❤️
Duzcikms
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Barca wants to sell the whole club including the fans to bring Messi 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
NeXusAJ
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I would Say Messi is stupid if he doesn't choose Saudi offer. He has nothing to prove, It is time and it is his oppertunity to lookout for his family. He and his family can enjoy for the rest of their lives if he chooses Saudi offer. Go for it Messi.
ReptilianFans
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The king will surely come back to Barcelona. A grand Celebration is awaiting for us all.
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Barca is not serious pursuing Messi. they are just in it for the pressure of the fans.. nothing more. . Barca gave up on Messi when he left 2 years ago for the made up "no money" reason.. but then go on to buy players left and right like nobody's business. Now they just show some "good intention" on bringing him back for the sake of avoiding the fans' wrath, but by using the delaying tactics this time so that it would appear that Messi himself can't wait for Barca's uncertain future.