Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona: Did the end break after the Bayern embarrassment? There are serious transfer rumors - an analysis.
- Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona went down against FC Bayern Munich .
- After the off in the Champions League thinks Messi apparently after a transfer.
- We had some thoughts on Messi's future .
Barcelona - is it the end of an era? FC Bayern Munich * blasted FC Barcelona 8-2 out of the Champions League *. The historic victory represents a milestone - both on the one hand and on the other. The Blaugrana have already drawn the first conclusions: Coach Quique Setien has to take his hat, the premier class seemed to be his very last ray of hope anyway. For Barca it is now definitely an untitled season.
Setien gone, Gerard Piqué also with thoughts of emigration *. And Lionel Messi ? The superstar is the FC Barcelona . And now it seems to be about to say goodbye too! The Brazilian broadcaster Esporte Interativo recently reported that the 33-year-old had informed the club that he wanted to change. This is what the station's reporter responsible for Barca wanted to know. A confidante of Messi's was quoted as saying that he had never seen the Argentine so determined to make a transfer. But: In the case of the Catalans, none of those responsible had been informed of Messi's intention, the newspaper wrote, “citing sources close to the club.
Lionel Messi: Farewell to FC Barcelona? An era seems to be coming to an end
That Messi to FC Barcelona leaves - it was speculated repeatedly in the past. It actually feels more real now than ever before. What will become of Messi ? We thought about it.
Lionel Messi to Bayern Munich?
If you can't beat them, join them! A saying that is of course also well known in sports. So if Messi can't beat Bayern *, he should join them. A romantic thought that will delight every Bayern fan. And, to be honest: why shouldn't one of the best players in the world play for one of the best teams in the world? There is already wild discussion among supporters on social networks. What's wrong with Messi ? Sure: his immense salary, his age, his ingenious variety that demands: the system must be geared towards him.
From this point of view it is clear: FC Bayern Munich will not sign Lionel Messi . But if you think the other way around: How many shirts would FCB be able to sell? Which new markets could you suddenly develop? Which sponsors would appear at once? How big could the brand suddenly get? Interesting mind games that the bosses pose when Messi actually wants to change. Nevertheless: Change probability: one percent .
Lionel Messi to Inter Milan?
A little Argentine who plays football a lot and that in Italy too - it goes without saying that memories of Diego Maradona come up. Changes Messi to Inter Milan ? In recent weeks, reports have made the rounds that “La Pulga” has bought a penthouse in Lombardy. Then there was the Messi silhouette, which supposedly appeared on the Milan Cathedral. Ultimately, it was probably a sophisticated fake.
PPTV, a Chinese streaming service, promotes Inter-Napoli match by projecting Messi on the Milan cathedral.
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The fact is: Inter is slowly coming back into fashion. The big club that does a Lionel Messi justice is simply not what they are. Good results in the Europa League and not a single championship in ten years - is that so attractive to the Barca star? On the other hand: Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus Turin - nobody thought of that at first. Change probability: ten percent .
Lionel Messi to Manchester City - or where Pep Guardiola works?
Messi and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - this rumor also wafted through the media again and again. Why not? At Barcelona the duo showed what they are capable of. City has - at least on a national level - been quite successful in recent years, only in the premier class * is missing the big hit. The scenario of Pep calling Leo and luring him with the Champions League title for Manchester City - it's not that far-fetched. Now there is only one problem: Guardiola is close to the end of the Skyblues! Without his former sponsor, Messi is unlikely to move to England. Change probability with pep: Ten percent . Change probability without oomph: One percent .
Lionel Messi to Newell's Old Boys?
In addition to FC Barcelona , Lionel Messi has exactly one club in his heart: The Newell's Old Boys . Please who Of course, it's the Argentine's childhood club. Messi played for the club from his hometown Rosario until he was 13 , after which he went to Barca. In 2019 he said: “I would like to play for Newell's Old Boys , but it is not easy to return to Argentina. I have to think about my family and the children. It also depends on them. I've been a Newell's fan since I was a kid. ” So if Messi really changes, a return to Argentina doesn't seem that unrealistic right now. Change probability: 30 percent .
An FC Bayern star almost kicked at FC Barcelona *, but the Catalans' presidium had decided against him for an incomprehensible reason.
Lionel Messi: stay with FC Barcelona
The most likely option remains to stay at FC Barcelona . Lionel Messi , the heart of the proud club, cannot say goodbye with an 8-2 debacle. Coach Setien is gone and a major change is imminent. Messi could go one step further, clear the rubble and work with an old acquaintance to ensure a healthy future for Barca. Xavi , once an important piece of the puzzle for the glory days of the Catalans, could take over as coach. The former world-class midfielder is considered a candidate for coaching. Probably only he can currently keep Lionel Messi at the club. Probability to stay with Xavi: 70 percent . Probability of remaining without Xavi: 30 percent .
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