Lionel Messi is winning the hearts and minds of Barcelona’s supporters in a rapidly escalating power struggle at the Nou Camp.
Messi, 33, has shocked the football world by demanding to leave the club where he has spent the last 20 years and established himself as one of the greatest players of all time.
Argentinian superstar Messi is already being courted by the biggest clubs in the world with Manchester City his preferred destination and Paris Saint-Germain also in the running.
Messi is prepared to push it to the limit, he is putting his reputation on the line and his advisers are discussing potential transfers this summer with Inter Milan also keen.
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