Will Messi decline: ‘so epic’ Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering signing Lionel Messi on a 6-month loan to fix Man City’s midfield problems. David Beckham is open to loaning Messi, pending the GOAT’s approval.Admits Messi decision…
Manchester City is reportedly exploring a six-month loan deal for Lionel Messi to address their midfield challenges. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has indicated he would not obstruct such a move, leaving the decision to Messi.
City’s current struggles, including a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and a series of losses, have highlighted their midfield vulnerabilities, especially with key player Rodri sidelined due to injury.
Manager Pep Guardiola, who previously coached Messi at Barcelona, is keen to reunite with the Argentine superstar to rejuvenate the team’s performance.
Messi, currently in the MLS offseason, had an impressive season with Inter Miami, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists in 25 appearances.
His potential move to Manchester City could offer him an opportunity to compete at the highest level in Europe once again.
This situation brings to mind a past incident where Manchester City mistakenly made a £30 million bid for Messi in 2008 due to a communication error.
Former chief executive Garry Cook recalled that a comment about things “getting messy” was misinterpreted as an instruction to pursue Messi, leading to the unintended offer.
As the January transfer window approaches, the football world is watching closely to see if this ambitious move materializes, potentially bringing Messi to the Premier League for the first time in his career.
