This is what the official website of Manchester City claims!
Lionel Messi, the football superstar, and a fan favorite is rumored to be making a move from Barcelona to Manchester City.
According to Spanish newspaper, Marca, the Barcelona star, Messi has expressed his desire in July that he does not want to go ahead with a contract renewal and rejected a new deal. This comes especially after the tax-fraud cases that Messi was facing, which further encouraged the football star and his representatives to consider a switch.
Notably, a Spanish court had given the 29-years-old football star and his father a 21-month suspended sentence after they were found guilty of tax fraud.
This has fueled rumors that after the end of his contract with Barcelona in 2018, Messi would be seen playing for a new team and it is none other than Manchester City.
Manchester City, one of the richest football club, is also confident of signing Messi in the coming days and this is clearly indicated on their official website. Several reports about Messi signing with the City have been quoted, which strengthens the rumors about this sensational move of Messi to City.
It is worth mentioning here that on the other hand, Barcelona has its hopes high on retaining Messi, who is nothing less than a superstar, reports ESPN. Contrary to reports from the Spanish newspaper, Barcelona is calm and after a deal is secured for Ivan Rakitic, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Luis Suarez, Messi would go ahead with the contract renewal.
Well, it must be said that for Manchester City, it would surely be a wise decision to have Messi on board, especially since it can offer him a huge contract. For Barcelona as well, it would not be a great move to let the world's best player go to another club.
But, if Messi moves from Barcelona to Manchester City, it will surely be a sensational move and the fee involved would break all records in the world of football.
