Man City confirm interest in Messi, financial resources 'ready' to sign Barcelona icon

previous summer transfer window bore witness to a futile high-profile drama at Camp u, with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi seeking an immediate exit from club. six-time Ballon d’Or winner was linked with a switch to Premier League giants Manchester City. Although Barcelona succeeded in ensuring Messi’s stay for a season more, transfer saga might t end any time soon, with Etihad-based outfit prepared to land Argentine next summer.

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Any club would want to seal Messi transfer: Man City COO Berrada

According to a report by Manchester Evening News, club will attempt to sign Messi next summer, as confirmed to publication by Premier League outfit’s chief operating officer Omar Berrada. Messi is an amazing talent, a player with calibre to have a significant impact at any club in world, t restricted just to pitch, however.

On being asked about possibility of roping in Barcelona icon, Berrada, describing him as best player in world, claims that any team would want to sign Messi if he were to make himself available in transfer window. He went on to laud efforts put in by Pep Guardiola in establishing a fierce side in Europe.

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Man City might invest heftily for Messi transfer: Berrada 

Berrada asserts that Messi transfer talks linking him to Man City previous summer transfer window go on to suggest just how far club have risen over past few years. With Messi being an exceptional talent, club wouldn’t mind going out extraordinary way to invest heftily on roping in Argentina captain.

Despite his praise for Messi, Berrada insists that Man City have planned ir upcoming seasons with current squad. club have Sergio Aguero and Jesus Gabriel in ranks, two of best strikers in world, but Man City will t shy away to make a hefty investment when required, claiming that y possess requisite finances to sign Messi.

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Will Messi join Man City next summer?

Messi’s contract with Barcelona runs out next summer with talks of any extension as yet. Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer will be officially eligible to negotiate for a free transfer beginning January next year. But, club president Josep Bartomeu’s uncertain future might play a pivotal role in deciding Messi’s future course of action.

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