I know its been said before but i cant understand why Messi decided now, at 33 in physical decline, he wants to leave the club where his legacy is unmatched and hes basically a club deity at this point. also in such a way it makes him look bad. We all know Barto is a clown and how disgusting the last few years have been but I'm shocked how hes beheaved during all this, we are months away from getting rid of the board.
If this had been 2016 when it was rumoured he first wanted to leave.. I would understand as at 29-30 he still has 3-4 years left but right now? seems like a huge risk if he joins the PL. no doubt he will destroy defences but his stamina will be a huge issue and City will be expected to win the CL
Combination of factors that have been already mentioned.
- board failing him by not bringing his buddy Neymar, plus having no money to improve the team
- his friends being sold, and him having no connection with the younger generation
- to pick up more titles at the end of his career
- he is probably fed up by all the humiliations that are bringing down his Barca career overall
- Koeman, a rather strict and disciplinarian manager, being appointed which doesn't go in his favor at all
All of the above have at least some degree of truth behind them.