Messi transfer: Man City prepare 5-year, €750 MILLION blockbuster deal for Barcelona star

Amidst a standoff between Lionel Messi and Barcelona board regarding player’s contract, latest reports covering Messi transfer have indicated that Manchester City have prepared a mammoth deal for Barcelona star. Lionel Messi once again made his intention to leave Barcelona clear after he failed to turn up at Barcelona’s training ground for scheduled COVID-19 test on Sunday. w, it appears Manchester City have begun process of bringing star forward to England, in a deal that has been structured keeping Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations in mind.

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Cityzens prepare massive contract to finalise Messi to City deal

Spanish publication Marca revealed details about a possible Messi to City transfer which would see Argentine reunite with Pep Guardiola. five-year deal prepared by Manchester City will see contract split into two periods. first three years will see Lionel Messi play in Premier League for Manchester City, while following two will see him feature for City’s sister club New York City FC in MLS. 

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total cost of Messi transfer will be worth an eye-watering €750 million over five years. While Lionel Messi will earn €100 million a season before tax at City, Argentine wizard will also earn a €250 million signing bonus for agreeing to join MLS side. However, Marca report covering possible Messi to City move does t indicate any transfer fee, which has become main point of contention between Barcelona board and Messi since his bombshell burofax.

Football transfer news: Man City waiting on Messi release clause decision

While several publications reported on rumoured €750 million Messi to Man City deal, re is still clarity on wher Barcelona will let ir star player go for free. Both Messi and Barcelona board are at loggerheads regarding Argentine's contract situation. Reports covering Messi transfer suggested that club captain feels he is free to go, having triggered a clause in his contract on August 25 that allows him to depart without a transfer fee.

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However, Barcelona disagree with his stance, suggesting that said clause could be activated only till June 10. Messi release clause currently stands at €700 million and it will be interesting to see what Barcelona do next. On Sunday, LaLiga issued a statement as well, as y sided with Barcelona in ongoing Messi transfer discussions. Referring to contract, LaLiga wrote in ir statement that Messi will only be allowed to leave if his release clause is triggered by a club.

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