According to Leo Messi, Machester City with all their millions will never be a bigger club as what Barcelona FC are. Barca are steeped in history, especially in recent times after years in the Champions League.
Manchester City, one of numerous clubs who are after Messi, have reportedly being linked to a major bid with millions of pounds. But taking Messi out of Barcelona, would be a very hard job indeed.
Messi owes a lot of time and energy to the catalan club after his arrival in European football, after all have helped him develop and nurture to be one of the best in the world at such a young age.
“I only think of Barcelona and not of other clubs, including Manchester City. Of course, such interest from other teams is flattering but my place in the world is in Barcelona with this club,” he told ShortList.
“Barcelona have a better history, so it seems difficult to me that a club like Manchester City could ever be as big as Barcelona.
“Maybe after a period of time it could be achieved but I don’t believe it is something that will happen overnight.
“In Spain for example, Villarreal are now competing with the biggest teams in Europe although they are not considered as wealthy or as famous as others.
“The club is widely respected, so it is perhaps not impossible for Manchester City to achieve something similar, but they will have to be patient.”
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