Lionel Messi has shocked the world of football by saying he wants to leave Barcelona this summer. The Argentine has grown increasingly frustrated at the Nou Camp and informed the Catalan club that he wants out.
Messi has no plans to begin pre-season preparations with new boss Ronald Koeman, sounding mass panic at the Spanish outfit. Whether there is a way back for the 33-year-old striker and his beloved club remains to be seen, but right now, it looks like it could be beyond repair.
That has seen clubs around the globe stand up, get the calculator out and see whether they can secure the Argentine's services.
Messi, despite his age, is still a hugely influential figure and would improve any team in the world. An obvious connection that
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