Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free As shockwaves were sent through football with the news that Lionel Messi will be ending his 18-year career with Barcelona, we assess why the Argentine should switch from sunny Spain to the equally bright and beautiful Manchester.
However, instead of joining Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, there are five clear reasons why Messi should choose to play for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United... 1.
Messi is box office for Old Trafford We're all familiar with what Ed Woodward loved in a signing. The acquisition of Paul Pogba was big enough.
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