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Another (maybe final) thread on Messi:
1. After the Jorge-Bartomeau meeting yesterday, we found out that Jorge Messi had strategised in his mind the best route for Leo.
2. This was to stay put for a final year at Barca and move on a free in 2021.
3. This was his recommendation
1. After the Jorge-Bartomeau meeting yesterday, we found out that Jorge Messi had strategised in his mind the best route for Leo.
2. This was to stay put for a final year at Barca and move on a free in 2021.
3. This was his recommendation
4. No idea what Messi is thinking now, but City (some of whom are ex-Barca) know Bartomeau very well, how he thinks and operates.
5. The consensus was that Bartomeau will persuade Jorge Messi to push a compromise (on Leo) and eventually get the ‘friendly exit’.
5. The consensus was that Bartomeau will persuade Jorge Messi to push a compromise (on Leo) and eventually get the ‘friendly exit’.
6. However, there is also thought that Messi has said (only a few days ago privately) there is no way he is staying and is prepared to fight it out with Bartomeau if he is forced to.
7. The only way Messi U-turns on this is if Man City don’t back him legally if the time comes.
7. The only way Messi U-turns on this is if Man City don’t back him legally if the time comes.
8. City have played this very well, by staying far away but keeping an ear close to all the talk as well. That’s why they’re at the front
9. A package has been put together for Messi as he is not just the greatest footballer of all time, but a brand name in itself that CFG want.
9. A package has been put together for Messi as he is not just the greatest footballer of all time, but a brand name in itself that CFG want.
10. I said from the start, to those I know well, even on here, that the only way Messi gets his move to Man City in this window is if he holds his ground and refuses to attend training whilst demanding a move. Time and patience is all that is needed to tip Bartomeau.
11. Bartomeau is going through a vote of no confidence and there’s a strong chance that he is done for.
12. He also hopes to renew Messi’s contract in this window to try and protect Messi’s fee.
13. Messi knows the fee barrier placed on him, so an extension is unlikely
12. He also hopes to renew Messi’s contract in this window to try and protect Messi’s fee.
13. Messi knows the fee barrier placed on him, so an extension is unlikely
14. FINALLY, for what it’s worth, I believe Leo will/has caved in because of Jorge and will stay at Barca for his final year.
15. Bartomeau’s strategy is selfish - doesn’t help Barcelona at all. Leo would do Barca a favour by forcing the move and refusing to train.
15. Bartomeau’s strategy is selfish - doesn’t help Barcelona at all. Leo would do Barca a favour by forcing the move and refusing to train.
16. Bartomeau is bluffing if he said Leo Messi can sit at home all year but will not move. Bartomeau is taking advantage of Leo, as Leo is incapable of not playing football and putting his all in.
17. It is all down to HOW MUCH Messi wants this change.
17. It is all down to HOW MUCH Messi wants this change.
IF Leo Messi just holds firm for another 2-3 weeks... Bartomeau WILL flip and agree to sell him.
NO RUSH! Just be patient and hold your line @TeamMessi
NO RUSH! Just be patient and hold your line @TeamMessi
