Lionel Messi to I-League? Gokulam Kerala FC tease fans after Barca legend's announcement

Lionel Messi me helines on Tuesday when Barcelona legend decided to call time on his career at Camp u and anunced his intention to leave club. Messi transfer news comes in after Blaugrana's humiliating 8-2 defeat at hands of Bayern Munich in Champions League quarterfinal. 2020 season marked first time in five seasons that club did t win a single trophy, and ir repeated failures in Champions League have forced Argentine international to take a drastic step. 

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Gokulam Kerala FC tease Lionel Messi transfer after Barcelona legend anunces intention to leave 

With six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi set to seek a transfer away from Camp u, Indian football outfit Gokulam Kerala FC have teased ir fans on Twitter. A fan account on Twitter linked Messi transfer to Gokulam Kerala FC while posting a picture of Barcelona legend in Indian football club's colours.

reigning Durand Cup champions appeased fans with some banter, suggesting that y will look into Lionel Messi transfer next Friday, suggesting that a deal is imminent. Fans responded well to Gokulam Kerala FC's post, with one supporter suggesting that Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters are also in with a chance to sign Lionel Messi. user said that Barcelona legend will play half a season for Blasters while playing or half for Gokulam Kerala FC. 

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Lionel Messi contract: Manchester City linked with Messi transfer  

Lionel Messi contract situation at Barcelona is likely to be stumbling block in any potential transfer, with both parties expected to settle case in court if a mutual agreement is t reached. Argentine international's contract has a particular clause that allows him to terminate his deal and leave club on a free.

However, Barcelona argue that agreement expired on June 10, which means any suitors for a Messi transfer will have to pay his €700 million release clause. Premier League giants Manchester City are kwn to be monitoring Lionel Messi's situation, with Barcelona legend also ken to reunite with former manr Pep Guardiola. Messi's current deal expires in 2021, and six-time Ballon d'Or winner reportedly earns a massive €100m-a-year in ws and im rights. 

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