All the Barca tier 1's are running with City as his likeliest destination...
Lionel Messi
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All the Barca tier 1's are running with City as his likeliest destination...
Well Messi’s people could be feeding them to get what they want: board out, new manager in, Suarez stays, etc. You insist that you are serious about leaving to put pressure on everyone. Not saying that’s the only story but it wouldn’t be unrealistic either.
He won't go to Juve. He will prefer City, Adidas or not and City can pay it, Juve will struggle financially. They have some issues with Ronaldo already, adding Messi would only be worse in a way, on the pitch with them two and financially. They won't win the CL regardless.
Just praying he does a Ramos in 2015
Wait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City? 
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Go easy on the poor liverpool fans, who are realising in real-time that a messi-led city team is going to scupper any chance they had of winning a non-asterisk laden premier league title any time soon.
Wait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City?
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Yeah it's our worst nightmare but unfortunately there is not a damn thing we can do about it
Quite literally the worst possible timeline for UnitedWait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City?
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Quite literally the worst possible timeline for United
Glad someone can see this as well
You aren't nearly as bad yet as we were at our lowest point, you've still won cups recently and can still attract top players because of your wealth, therefore you'll eventually be title contenders again but it's not gonna be right away imo, no.
But fully agreed that Utd won't even have been in his thoughts from the beginning. His ex-manager is at City, they can pay him as much as anyone else, and he's likely to win trophies there. No brainer.
Thats not my point. At all. I even mentioned that I realize it’s probably what will happen. But the fact that some “fans” actually prefer him going there, rather than feck off to MLS is doing my head in. I get proper angry reading that. Just feck right off!!
Too late for a Saudi bid for United...the Manchester one?!
Ye it's nuts to think of any positive for us as fans. If he ifnally comes to England to our direct city rivals, it can't be overstated how monumental of a blow that would be on just about all fronts.
That's the last possible destination I'd want to see him at honestly
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It's not just the case of the name; it's the fact Messi was never supposed to leave Barcelona, so much so, enquiring about him was seen as risible. For him to then go anywhere else in Europe, it's something that would have had your thread closed by the mods if even placed as a simple talking point.
It doesn't really matter where he goes, just the fact that he is/could was unthinkable just a few months ago.
Him going to a non-storied club also makes a mockery of the notion that the game hasn't been turned on its head and shook violently.
If he does leave and for me its a big if.
PSG and City are maybe the only 2 that realistically will get him, the bullshit press saying we are talking to his advisers, I am taking no notice,
PSG and City are maybe the only 2 that realistically will get him, the bullshit press saying we are talking to his advisers, I am taking no notice,
Ye it's nuts to think of any positive for us as fans. If he ifnally comes to England to our direct city rivals, it can't be understated how monumental of a blow that would be on just about all fronts.
That's the last possible destination I'd want to see him at honestly
Yeah it's only good for the footballing neutrals
I'm more than happy to swerve the type of fan who would ditch the club over a rival signing, as they were clearly never an a genuine supporter to begin with.
It was inevitable that unashamed buyers of half n' half scarves would eventually become forum members.
BOOOOM!
Wait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City?
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Steady - if it was done when he was 25 maybe. Not at the end part of his career it won't be.
Obviously it'd be dangerous for everyone if he went to City, and we could kiss any chance of catching them up for 2 years though. But we needed a big window to do that anyway.
No they wouldn't, they have 13 fans which is 3 more than last year.Wait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City?
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
Messi still probably doesn't know who they are and thinks he's coming to the Red Devils.
Ed's asking him if he has Zorc's mobile number.
Are you living in 2007?
I don't think some process the reverberations Messi going to City will cause - buying football's jewel in the crown is the greatest statement there is and would change the landscape emphatically. It's absolutely not something anyone who supports United should want to see happen in any capacity.Wait, some fans here actually want him to sign for City?
Wow. Just wow. I’ve seen it mentioned a lot how far we’ve fallen as a fan base, and have fundamentally disagreed every time. But reading that some of you would actually prefer it if he went to City rather than PSG or the other petroclubs “just to see him in the PL” is outrageous. I can’t even believe it, and hope it’s either a WUM or a diagnose involved.
If he goes to City, it’s the biggest, most spectacular transfer the world has ever seen. And it changes the entire league in regards to politics, power, fans, money. Everything, really. City would suddenly have a legitimate claim to being one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it would send their revenue through the roof.
It can’t be understated how good it will be for them, and how bad it will be for us, if he goes to City.
I will be absolutely devastated if it happens. I realize it’s probably the only realistic scenario right now, but that doesn’t change anything. It’ll be a fecking tragedy.
And to you lot who say you would actually prefer it if he signed for City if we can’t get him, feck off. Feck right off.
The fallout from this is also how many players who didn't consider City the premier destination in football will now think differently, simply for the chance to play with Messi. The shifts in power would be seismic and felt long after he left the club.
Problem is, the stories from major sources are picking up steam and it doesn't sound like hot air anymore, worse still, him going there makes sense on every level except relocating his family to Manchester after living in Barcelona his entire adult life. That's a brutal adjustment period not only for him but his family one would think - a decision you'd like to think will keep him where he is when all is said and done.
We all know if he leaves he is going City but we would be utter morons to not act as if we at least attempted it. Woodward would be killed
This is City's opportunity to shove themselves to the top of world football. If I were them I'd be throwing oil money at this.
Signing Pep was already absolutely massive for them, signing Lionel fecking Messi would be on a whole other stratosphere unfortunately
No but it would be fecking great if I was
Exactly. This makes City the go to place now for many more reasons for people. The legacy he leaves behind is still huge even if he turns out to be a flop somehow. It would completely shift the power dynamics for good as, to be honest, I don't see us catching up to them or Liverpool too soon
I like the romantic fans that think Messi only wants to play for a "Proper" old traditional noble club.
PSG forcing Neymar out of Barcelona was a far more shocking situation than a 33 year old Messi trying to weasel himself out.
The Neymar move broke the notion that the Spanish giants controlled the transfer market and could buy whoever they wanted.
To lose Neymar at the peak of his powers against their will was incredible.
Not to mention utterly breaking the transfer market.
The Neymar move broke the notion that the Spanish giants controlled the transfer market and could buy whoever they wanted.
To lose Neymar at the peak of his powers against their will was incredible.
Not to mention utterly breaking the transfer market.
The actual football is only a small part of the problem if he goes there. It’s everything else that’s the problem. And it’s a fecking big problem. Even if he was 44 years old it would be a problem. Messi is still the best player on the planet*, and it would make such a huge impact on that petroclub I think it’s actually difficult to measure in money. It will absolutely transform them. Neymar to PSG or Ronaldo to Madrid / Juve is peanuts in comparison. It will be the ultimate evidence that sports washing is for real as well.
Just feck this. And feck all of yous who think it’s a good thing as “we get to see him in the PL”.
Not funny. This is not 2003.
With Messi at City and Neymar and Mbappe in Paris, the decade long consolidation of power and influence at the top of world football by the Gulf oil clubs would be complete.
We already got a tease of that power when they challenged and defeated UEFA in court decisively.
Can only figure that the Saudi's will want a taste of the action in short order
We already got a tease of that power when they challenged and defeated UEFA in court decisively.
Can only figure that the Saudi's will want a taste of the action in short order
Pretty sure he'd play for any club looking in shape to give him his first CL since 2015, AND able to pay something close to his gigantic Barca wages. That makes it a very short list of candidates.
It'll be another rod to beat them with if they don't win the PL or CL.
Can he play RWF?
Yeah Oil money would officially run sorry meant ruin the Footballing world which would be an absolute disgrace
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