Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-08-15 11:30:00
Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi formed a dominant player-manager duo at Barcelona, but never had the chance to work together again after Messi left the club. There were discussions of Messi potentially joining Manchester City in 2020, with both Guardiola and the forward feeling deflated following disappointments in the Champions League. A close friend of Messi, Sergio Aguero, hinted at a potential move by asking about Guardiola’s contract length, leading to a lengthy conversation between Guardiola and Messi about reuniting at Manchester City. Ultimately, Messi decided to stay at Barcelona, ending the transfer saga.
The possible reunion between Guardiola and Messi at Manchester City generated excitement within the squad, with players expressing eagerness to see the forward join the team. Guardiola saw the potential signing as a way to motivate his players after recent disappointments and lead the team to success. However, Messi ultimately chose to remain at Barcelona, leaving the possibility of a reunion with Guardiola unrealized. Despite the missed opportunity, the former Barcelona duo’s legacy as one of the most dominant player-manager partnerships in football history continues to be recognized.
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