Yes, according to Marti Perarnau’s biography “God Save Pep,” Lionel Messi indeed expressed interest in joining Manchester City in 2020, reaching out to Pep Guardiola to explore a potential reunion. However, Guardiola and City reportedly decided against pursuing the move, which was influenced by several factors, including financial and strategic considerations. Consequently, Messi remained at Barcelona until his eventual transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
Yes, that’s correct. During their meeting in Barcelona, Pep Guardiola did indeed express concerns about the potential challenges Messi might face if he were to join Manchester City at that stage in his career.
Despite Messi’s enthusiasm and disagreement with Guardiola’s assessment, Manchester City chose not to pursue the transfer. Instead, Messi ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in August 2021, following his departure from Barcelona.
Yes, that’s right. Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) in July 2023, after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). His move to Inter Miami marked a new chapter in his career, bringing significant attention and excitement to MLS.
