[Sport] From Newell’s and MLS to the richest in Europe: the possible destinations of Lionel Messi if he decides not to continue at Barça

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Three draws in the last four games of the Spanish League and some decisions by the leaders started a great turmoil at the Camp Nou, which led to Lionel Messi feeling unwell. From the Spanish press they point out that the Argentine star has put a stop to the negotiations for the renewal of his contract, which inevitably fuels the rumors that he can leave Barça after two decades at the club.

It may sound improbable considering that La Pulga has his wife and children deeply rooted in Barcelona but he may need to refresh his sports career and there are several possible destinations, such as Newell's, David Beckham's team in the MLS and some of the richest clubs in Europe, especially Manchester City.

 

In Rosario they are always attentive to Messi's movements and each of his discomfort at Barça renews the illusions of seeing him dressed in red and black. The return of Nacho Scocco to join Maxi Rodríguez and Pablo Pérez have enhanced the project of La Lepra and perhaps the Argentine star feels that it is time to play professionally at the club of his loves.

However, always Leo Messi - whom they have also once linked with River Plate - explained at the end of 2019 in dialogue with TyC Sports that he sees it difficult to return to his homeland.

"I have a dream of playing in Newell’s and in Argentine soccer, but I don't know if it will happen because today I have a family and that is ahead of my desire. I dreamed it since I was little but today I have three children and I live in a place that gave me everything and where thanks to God I am calm, today we think much more about that. Thiago is already a grown-up and when I jokingly tell him that we are going somewhere he doesn't like anything, we are in Argentina for a month and he already wants to go back to his friends, ”he explained.

 

It sounds perhaps a little more logical that Messi is tempted by some of the richest clubs in Europe, such as Paris Saint Germain, Chelsea or Manchester City, where the structure can seduce him: it would be his chance to play with Sergio 'Kun' Agüero and To be re-directed by Pep Guardiola, in addition to the fact that there are several former culés directors in the offices of the English cast.

The other possibility is that Messi is the new great star of the Major League Soccer (MLS) of the United States, as recently was Ibrahimovic. In that case, the most tempting offers for La Pulga would be to join the Los Angeles Galaxy or be the first big star at Inter Miami FC, the team owned by Beckham.

 

It is true that the Blaugrana managers still have several factors in their favor, such as the fact that Leo has a current contract until June 2021 and that gives them room to refloat the sports project, possibly with the arrival of Xavi as DT with the return of Neymar. Even the team - despite the poor performance - can still be champion of the League or the Champions this season.

However, there is also the possibility that Messi wants to change air and give a new twist to his career at 33 years old and after having reached 700 goals as a professional. In his current link, he has a clause that allowed him to have left for free notifying the club before June 10, which will no longer be possible. But the best player in the world will not be short of offers to deliver a historic blow in the transfer market.