This archive report was first published on 18 July 2020.
Lionel Messi Leaves Barcelona, Fans Speculate on Man City Move ¶
Published on July 18, 2020
Lionel Messi's recent Instagram activity has left fans buzzing with speculation about his future at Barcelona. The 33-year-old Argentine forward has been linked with a move to Manchester City after following the club on Instagram.
Just hours before following Manchester City, Messi slammed Barcelona for their failure to retain the Spanish League title this season. In a scathing critique, he described the team as 'very erratic, very weak, low-intensity' and said they had 'helped' Real Madrid win the title.
Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid marked the first time the Catalans had lost the La Liga title since 2017. The Citizens are hoping to exploit Messi's cracked relationship with his current club and bring him to the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City TV presenter Natalie Paweleck pointed out the interesting development on Instagram, noting that Messi had also followed compatriots Sergio Aguero and defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Messi's comments about Barcelona's performance have sparked a heated debate among fans, with some calling for the team to take responsibility for their actions. The Argentine has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City in the past, and this latest development has delighted their fans.
However, according to SunSport, the thought of Messi donning another club jersey apart from Barcelona might be impossible.
As fans continue to speculate about Messi's future, one thing is clear: his Instagram activity has left everyone talking.
