Manchester City ‘did NOT give up on bringing Lionel Messi into the Premier League this summer’ … but took a ‘different approach to Paris Saint-Germain’ in an attempt to become Barcelona’s star in March
- Manchester City is running its business with Lionel Messi very discreetly
- Since Paris Saint-Germain spoke publicly about hiring the superstar
- PSG offered Messi a basic salary of £ 800,000 per week and £ 40 million subscription fee
- The city is said to be stalling for time and will move in March or April
Manchester City have not given up on signing Lionel Messi for free this summer, but will wait until March or April before making a move.
Messi’s contract with Catalan giant Barcelona ends at the end of the season, but he has been allowed to speak with other clubs since January.
Manchester City – who tried to sign the Argentine international in August – will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester City have not given up on signing Lionel Messi (above) for free this summer
PSG approached City differently when it comes to signing Messi. The Ligue 1 team has shown its interest in the striker, while Pep Guardiola’s team is waiting for the moment.
“PSG is making a mistake with the strategy it is using,” a source told ESPN. ‘Leo doesn’t like so much noise in the media and even less the type of comments [which have been made]. ‘
PSG sporting director Leonardo confirmed the club’s interest in Messi, explaining how they continued to monitor his situation, while Mauricio Pochettino publicly stated that he would welcome Messi into the team after taking charge of the club in January.
Messi’s contract with Catalan giant Barcelona ends at the end of the 2020-2021 season
Manchester City is treating their business with Messi very discreetly compared to PSG
PSG stars Angel Di Maria and Neymar also showed the team’s support in signing Messi.
As a result, PSG reportedly offered Messi a base salary of £ 800,000 a week, in addition to an incredible subscription fee of £ 40 million.
The city, however, took an alternative approach – taking care of its business in silence. Several Manchester City team members are believed to have maintained regular contact with the Argentine’s representatives.
It remains to be seen whether Messi will choose one of the clubs and leave Camp Nou in the summer.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Messi stood out in recent weeks for Barça
The talisman scored seven goals and recorded an assist in eight matches
Despite uncertainty about his future, Messi has stood out in recent weeks for Barcelona.
The talisman has already scored seven goals and recorded an assist in eight matches for the club.
As a result, Barcelona have been unbeaten in La Liga for 11 games and reached the Copa del Rey semifinal.
Ronald Koeman’s team will also play the first leg of the Champions League tie against PSG next week.