“Messi currently has several offers from Premier League clubs and is considering options. He cannot return to Barcelona, because the club does not have any guarantees and the situation is very complicated," journalist Gaston Edul of TyC Sports said in the comment section on Twitter on the morning of May 30.5 (Vietnam time), right after the news that Messi was about to make a decision about his future.
Messi is leaning towards the option of joining the English Premier League?
Meanwhile, the newspaper's Hernan Claus ole diary He also confirmed: "The Premier League destination is a huge possibility for Messi, besides the other two options, joining Al-Hilal club in Saudi Arabia with an offer already: a salary of 2 million euros/year for a two-year contract. And to Inter Miami Club in the MLS, USA."
Barcelona, Al Hilal, Inter Miami: Race to Messi's Nod
However, the options to Al-Hilal and Inter Miami were also ruled out by 2 journalists Gaston Edul and Hernan Claus. Both Gaston Edul and Hernan Claus have been very close to Messi for many years and from the campaign to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, think that the Argentine superstar only wants to stay in Europe for at least 2 more seasons to keep his peak performance in the Copa America 2024.
“This decision has been determined by Messi. Therefore, it is not possible to go to Saudi Arabia or the United States in the present time. Messi's priority is to continue playing at a club in Europe's top 5 leagues. The English Premier League is an ideal destination and has been considered by Messi, after the renewal with PSG failed and returning to FC Barcelona was too adventurous," Gaston Edul said.
Messi's return to Barcelona is considered very adventurous
Gaston Edul also explained why Messi cannot wait for FC Barcelona: "Like I said, this is very adventurous and Messi doesn't want to make the same mistake as two years ago (summer 2 has to go)."
“Barcelona does not have any guarantees at the moment, although coach Xavi has spoken. They need to sell players, balance the salary fund, wait for the approval of the La Liga and also have to register other players, then Messi. These things Barcelona will have to work on every week and can last until the end of the transfer window. Therefore, everything will not depend on Messi but on Barcelona. But no one has come forward to guarantee anything, which is why Barcelona have not been able to make an official offer until now," Gaston Edul said.
Meanwhile, Messi's Premier League destination is currently a mystery. Neither Gaston Edul nor Hernan Claus have revealed which club they are, saying in general that "there have been a few specific offers". Many speculations, Man City club with coach Pep Guardiola, who is very close to Messi, could be the destination to play in the new season of the Argentine player.
