After the bomb dropped, we are here to tell you about the Top 5 clubs where Lionel Messi could continue his professional career.
After the heartbreaking announcement of Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona, we need to talk about the Top 5 clubs where he could go. In hindsight, the Argentine star can virtually go where ever he wants because his new club doesn’t have to pay a dime. All they need to do is reach an agreement on a new contract that will suit his economic desires. But more importantly, Leo’s decision is directly linked to the club that has the most exciting project for him to compete for all the titles. We will tell you all about the Top 5 clubs where Leo can go after the shocking announcement of his departure.
5.- Bayern Munich.
The least likely but still possible club who can take Lionel Messi under their wing is none other than Bayern Munich. As one of the most historic clubs in world football, their sporting project is what can definitely attract Leo. However, their frugal policy won’t allow them to offer him anything above €20 million per season. Due to this tradition of not paying Leo what he asks, Bayern Munich might not even try to sign him. But we can always expect any club to do something crazy for one of the best players ever.
4.- Manchester United.
The Glazer family must be scrambling to possibly sign Leo Messi because they do have the money to spend on him. However, Manchester United is not on the player’s mind if he makes the decision to play in the Premier League. Although their project is shaping up to be impressive next season, Leo would prefer going across the street.
3.- Atletico Madrid.
We can’t disqualify Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone’s capabilities to convince Messi to remain in the Spanish La Liga. He already convinced Luis Suarez last season and won the tournament alongside him. If this happens, FC Barcelona will gift two players in a row to the Colchoneros. Plus, Leo would love playing alongside his best friend again. They already spent the previous weekend together in Ibiza and must’ve spoken about the possibilities. Atletico Madrid surely is already asking about their chances to sign Leo.
2.- Manchester City.
In a perfect world, Leo would’ve stayed in Barcelona but the second-best option is getting back together with the manager who coached him better than anybody else. Pep Guardiola knows that Manchester City can still have a chance to get Leo and playing in the Premier League is alluring to him. But there’s another club that might end up winning this bidding war above the rest, even Manchester City.
1.- Paris Saint-Germain.
The recent picture of Messi with several PSG players in Ibiza wasn’t a coincidence, they probably spoke about his chances to play in France next season. Paris Saint-Germain is the only club that can pay Leo anything he wants and offer him a winning project in the process. The next few days will be key in Messi’s future but PSG does seem like the most likely destination for the Argentine.
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