The football world today is in turmoil with the news that Lionel Messi has already told Barcelona to leave the club this summer.
The Argentine international has previously been linked with several clubs such as Inter Milan, Manchester United and even Manchester City.
Recent reports say that Messi’s father, Jorge Messi has reportedly arrived in Manchester to discuss the transfer of the best FIFA player to The Citizen.
Messi may leave Barcelona on a free transfer if his contract is terminated by FC Barcelona.
The issue lingered after Barcelona lost 8-2 over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final. Messi has been serving Barcelona for almost two decades and is nearing the end of his career with the club.
If this transfer happens, there may not be a split transfer record but it will be a history in the European football scene. Interestingly, Messi is associated with a club that plays in the English Premier League, a league full of drama and controversy.
Former Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman has been appointed Barcelona manager to replace Setien, who was sacked after the semi-final.
Koeman was recently said to have contacted Luis Suarez and told the player he was not in his plans for Barcelona to face the new season.
Source: Daily Mail