Lionel Messi, the coveted Argentine striker, spent 21 years at Barcelona before making the move to PSG in 2021. Despite staying loyal to Barcelona for so long, it seems that there was a moment when he could have ended up at Manchester City back in 2008.
In a recent interview, former Manchester City assistant coach Mark Bowen revealed that there was a remote chance of Messi joining the English team. It was all a coincidence and misunderstanding, but the fact that City even considered making an offer for Messi shows how highly he was regarded even back then.
Back in 2008, City was throwing bids left and right for players like Berbatov, Robinho, and Ribery. The situation escalated to the point where there was a rumor that City had offered 30 million for Messi. However, it was all just speculation and nothing concrete ever came of it.
Fast forward to today, Messi’s market value has taken a hit, reaching its lowest point in 20 years. Despite this, Messi remains focused on his current team, Inter Miami, and the upcoming World Cup. The Argentine superstar may not be as valuable in the market as he once was, but his talent and skill on the field are still undeniable.
