Was Messi going to go to Chelsea?

Messi once "secretly" agreed to join Chelsea for £208million back in 2014, but the move fell through after his dad and agent Jorge Messi found out about these informal talks. Sky Sports' Gianluca Di Marzio disclosed that Roman Abramovich and co.

What did Messi say about Chelsea?

"There are players here who hate Chelsea more than Real Madrid," Messi told the News of the World. "I never thought I would hear myself say that. "I also never thought I would see something worse than the Boca and River Plate rivalry or Brazil v Argentina - but this is.

What club is Lionel Messi going to 2021?

"I am delighted that Lionel Messi has chosen to join Paris Saint-Germain and we are proud to welcome him to Paris, with his family," said Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club president.

Did Chelsea contact Messi?

Lionel Messi's surprise link to Chelsea as he admits contact with another club. This summer's headlines were dominated by the bombshell news that Lionel Messi was leaving Barcelona after spending the entirety of his career at the Camp Nou.

What team is Messi going to move to?

Lionel Messi has completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain after signing a two-year contract.

Is Messi joining PSG?

The 34-year-old joined Paris St Germain after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him. Lionel Messi has admitted he still feels a little lost in France but also insists that he made no mistake by joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a stunning summer transfer.

Is Messi going to Man City?

Man City 'Examined' Lionel Messi Situation - Club Stance Revealed By Sources. Manchester City will not be pursuing a move for Lionel Messi, who will leave Barcelona after 19 years at the club ahead of the new campaign, according to reports.

Did Chelsea try to buy Messi?

'Roman Abramovich wanted Leo Messi. He was seriously trying to sign Messi as the new star for Chelsea but the deal collapsed.

How much did Chelsea offer Messi in 2013?

Lionel Messi Reportedly Nearly Joined Chelsea During Summer Transfer Window. Lionel Messi was presented with the option of joining Chelsea during the summer after Adidas, the player's sponsor, offered to pay half of his £210 million buyout clause, according to reports in Spain.

Is Haaland going to Chelsea?

According to respected transfer guru Gianluca DiMarzio, via talkSPORT, Haaland didn't 'push to go' to Chelsea after they made a move for the striker. The reason being that he 'doesn't like the Premier League too much' and would rather join Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Does Messi still play soccer?

Messi assumed captaincy of Barcelona in 2018, and in 2019 he won a record sixth Ballon d'Or. Out of contract, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021. An Argentine international, Messi is both his country's highest appearance-maker and their all-time leading goalscorer.

Which club is Messi now 2022?

Now at Paris Saint-Germain and with a World Cup at the end of the year, there are some fresh challenges for the forward and we discuss four of them here.

Who is better Messi or Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (39.5 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12.

What did Mourinho said about Messi?

"It is harder to be Cristiano than Messi,” Mourinho told A Bola in 2012. “Messi grew up in the team where he plays, with the players with whom he plays. Not Cristiano. “He was in England, then they put him here in a losing team.

What is the net worth of Lionel Messi?

It's thought that Messi's net work is 400 million dollars, as per Goal. His sources of wealth are listed as football contracts, endorsement deals, and investments.

Can Messi stay at Barca?

Barcelona left the entire football world in shock when they announced last week that Messi will not be continuing at the club from the 2021-22 season due to “financial and structural obstacles” imposed by the La Liga.

Will Messi learn French?

Towards the end of his Barcelona career, Messi and his wife began taking French lessons, in part, it seems due to his assumption that his contract was up and he would be able to move on a free transfer.

Why did Messi leave Barcelona 2021?

The next day the president, Joan Laporta, spoke. There was just no room within the league's salary limits to sign Messi. Even without his salary, the situation was “unsustainable”, his departure insufficient to fix the finances.

Is Mbappe leaving PSG?

The dream is starting to look a possible reality, as a recent report by journalist Romain Molina states that Kylian Mbappe will not continue at PSG and he will leave this summer when his contract runs out.

Can Messi play for Spain?

Lionel Messi has revealed in a new book that he was asked to play for Spain, but was never interested in representing La Roja. Lionel Messi.

Is Messi retired?

Messi's contract runs until June 2023, and there is no incline as to whether or not he will remain at the Parc des Princes.