Arguably the best player in this world, Lionel Messi, might be on his way to break his longtime bond with Spanish giants Barcelona. However unbelievable it might seem, there is a slim possibility that can see the Argentine captain playing for another club in the next season.
Reportedly, Messi, who has recently completed his tally of 500 goals for Barcelona, has denied to pen down a new contract offer from the Catalan club. This has irked a number of speculations regarding the Argentine superstar joining another club in the coming season. However, Barcelona might offer him an improved contract proposal to keep their talisman with them for many more seasons to come.
Messi undoubtedly has the calibre to play for any top level club in the world, whether it is in Europe or outside it. If the contract situation remains the same between him and Barcelona, three possible destinations that might turn out to be the new home for Lionel Messi are-
Manchester City-
Since Pep Guardiola has taken over the reign at the Etihad Stadium, there have been speculations that the Spaniard might look to bring in the magician from Barcelona to his new club. Under the current situation, the rumours surrounding Messi’s advent to Manchester have caught the wind. If the reunion happens, the football fans will once again be able to witness the cordial chemistry between the two, which has somehow been missing between the current coach of Barcelona Luis Enrique and their talisman Lionel Messi. It goes without saying that the move will be highly beneficial from Manchester City’s point of view as well.
Manchester United-
Manchester United’s financial pull is nothing new to the footballing world and it is quite clear that the board and the owners are fully backing Jose Mourinho. While there haven’t been links between the club and the player yet, the stature and the financial pull of the club goes hand in hand with the best player in the world and the Old Trafford club might well be ambitious enough to write their name in history as to be the only club to have housed both Ronaldo and Messi.
China-
The Chinese Super League has been luring a number of players from Europe in the recent times owing to its high-value wages. Messi’s compatriot Carlos Tevez has already moved to the Far East in a huge deal, and it might just be the perfect destination for the Argentine superstar if Barcelona does not agree to his demands for the next season.
