Lionel Messi linked with surprise move to Inter Milan amid issues with Barcelona: Report

Amid, frequent Lionel Messi transfer rumours, reports have emerged that Barcelona talisman could join Serie A giants Inter Milan this summer. Frequent disputes with club hierarchy as well as board’s mismanment of coronavirus situation has been cited as a major reason for escalating Lionel Messi transfer rumours.

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Lionel Messi transfer: Lionel Messi to Milan?

Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Inter Milan after comments of a former Internazionale president. Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti's comments have paved way for Messi to Milan reports. He claimed that Barcelona’s attempts to sign Lautaro Martinez could pave way for Messi to move to Italy. While speaking to Radio Rai, he asserted that some strange things might happen till end of season and people might end up seeing Messi to Milan rumours come true.

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Lionel Messi transfer: Could Messi to Milan materialise?

Moratti also cited Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona as a great booster to rope in forward at Inter Milan. Argentine international’s contract with club ends in 2021. It was also reported that his contract includes a special clause that could see him leave Barcelona at end of current season as a free nt.

Lionel Messi transfer: Feud with Eric Abidal touted as a major reason

Moratti believes that Lionel Messi’s feud with Barcelona hierarchy might also help Inter Milan in signing forward. Messi was involved in a war of words with sporting director Eric Abidal over latter’s comments on certain "lazy players" in  squad. Messi openly criticised Abidal via an Instagram post.

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Lionel Messi transfer: Barcelona captain wants Neymar at club

Later, it was also revealed that Lionel Messi had demanded resignation of Josep Bartomeu and Eric Abidal if y fail to rope in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar. Messi has openly asserted that club should re-sign Brazilian. Meanwhile, re have been reports suggesting that Barcelona might agree on a swap deal involving Antoine Griezmann and Neymar with PSG. financial crisis faced by two clubs due to coronavirus crisis could facilitate swap deal. 

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