Cashed in with who? City want him for FREE. Messi wants to leave for FREE.
Looking at Barca forums. Many want him to leave because they don't want him to stay another year while his heart is not in it.
But the most outrageous thing is that those who want to sell him are suggesting that we pay them: 100m + Bernardo + Garcia. Or 100m + Bernardo and Jesus.
I mean.....how stupid do they think we are?
Messi loves the club and loves football, he will be as motivated as ever. We don't know if Messi really wants to leave or not, all we have is paper talk which you have to take with a pinch of salt.
If he wants to leave, Messi will leave, no matter what way. Club should absolutely try to sell him and not let him walk.
City has FFP trouble and obviously they want him for free.
The FFP has been relaxed due to COVID, so City could still afford to sign him if they chose to.
I'd imagine City is seeing how this all plays out. If Messi still decides he wants to leave, City may put a bid for him.
FFP has been delayed for a year.
Anything they spend on Messi will still have to be taken into account.
City will want him for free as it is a risk to pay 100m+ for a 33 year old.
What if he gets injuries or decides he wants to leave and then they face a loss on transfer fee.
Cant see a big City bid coming in but if does Barca need to consider it.
You always take that risk with signing a player for a big fee regardless of their age and who it is. But it's Messi.... it's worth the gamble. He'd generate a lot of money from shirt sales alone. Not to mention, the attraction to play alongside Messi is appealing for other top players.
Messi loves the club and loves football, he will be as motivated as ever. We don't know if Messi really wants to leave or not, all we have is paper talk which you have to take with a pinch of salt.