A media report stated that the Argentine star Lionel Messi decided his next destination and reached an agreement with Manchester City management, and details of the contract, its duration and the salary expected to be earned by the player appeared in a deal that is closest to reality for several reasons, which we will list here.
The sports network "ESPN" (ESPN) that Messi reached an agreement with the management of Man City to transfer to the former champion of the English Premier League with a contract extending to 3 years.
She explained that Messi's long-term agreement will be with the "Citigroup" group that owns the English club, and includes his transfer after the end of his experience with Man City to the American League, where he will retire in the colors of New York City of the group, then become an ambassador for the group that owns many clubs in various continents. .
The sports network reported that Messi contacted Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola last week in preparation for his transfer to the team.
On the other hand, Radio Catalonia (RAC1) said that the Barcelona administration will seek to be the most expensive Messi deal in football history, and will break the number of Neymar's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain for 222 million euros.
Spanish websites reported information confirming that Messi will receive the same salary he currently earns with Barcelona (about 50 million euros annually) and stated that the player officially requested Guardiola to extend his contract with Man City, noting that the current contract for the Spanish coach expires next year.
Why Man City?
It seems if Manchester City is the closest destination to the Argentine star, and here are 5 reasons confirming this choice:
1- Messi has a special relationship with Guardiola, and the player crowned with 6 golden balls lived his best days in Barcelona under the leadership of the Spanish coach between 2008 and 2012.
2- Messi will be the best contract obtained by Man City in his plans to win the Champions League, which is the coronation that the team lacks after winning all the local titles.
3- Messi will find in Manchester City his close friend, striker Sergio Aguero, and will form a distinct attacking duo with him.
4- Man City is one of the few clubs able to bear the contract deal with Messi, and the board of directors will not find it difficult to provide the required sums given the financial capabilities of the Emirati "Citigroup" group.
5- Journalist Marcelo Pitchler confirmed that Messi will wear the Man City shirt next season, and Pichler is the first to announce the news of Messi's departure, and he was also the first to announce the transfer of Neymar to Saint-Germain.