"Messi already has several offers from Premier League clubs and is considering his options. He cannot return to Barcelona, as the club has no guarantees and the situation is very complicated," TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul said in a comment on Twitter on the morning of May 30 (Vietnam time), right after the news that Messi was about to make a decision about his future.
Messi is leaning towards joining the Premier League?
Meanwhile, journalist Hernan Claus of Diario Ole also confirmed: "The destination of the Premier League is a very big possibility for Messi, besides the two remaining options of joining Al-Hilal Club in Saudi Arabia with an offer already made: a salary of 350 million euros/year for a 2-year contract. And to Inter Miami Club in the MLS, USA".
Barcelona, Al Hilal, Inter Miami: The race to Messi's nod
However, the options of Al-Hilal and Inter Miami were also ruled out by two journalists, Gaston Edul and Hernan Claus. Both Gaston Edul and Hernan Claus have been very close to Messi for many years and from the 2022 World Cup winning campaign in Qatar, believe that the Argentine superstar only wants to stay in Europe for at least 2 more seasons to maintain his peak form to compete at Copa America 2024.
"This decision has been determined by Messi. Therefore, going to Saudi Arabia or the United States at the present time is still not possible. Messi's priority is to continue playing at a club in the top 5 European national championships. The Premier League is an ideal destination and has been considered by Messi, after the extension with PSG failed and returning to Barcelona was too risky," said Gaston Edul.
Messi's return to Barcelona is considered very adventurous.
Gaston Edul also explained why Messi could not wait for Barcelona: "As I said, this is very adventurous and Messi does not want to make the same mistake as 2 years ago (summer 2021 must leave)".
"Barcelona currently has no guarantees despite coach Xavi's statements. They need to sell players, balance the salary fund, wait for La Liga's approval and register other players, then Messi. Barcelona will have to work on these things every week and may last until the end of the transfer period. Therefore, everything will not depend on Messi but on Barcelona. But no one can guarantee anything, which is also the reason why Barcelona cannot make an official offer until now," said Gaston Edul.
Meanwhile, Messi's destination in the Premier League is currently a mystery. Gaston Edul and Hernan Claus did not reveal which club, only saying in general that "there have been some specific offers". Many speculate that Man City with coach Pep Guardiola, a person very close to Messi, could be the destination for the Argentine player to play in the new season.
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