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With the dramatic bit of news coming in that Lionel Messi has officially asked Barca to activate a clause in his contract that allows the Argentine superstar to leave on a free at the end of the 2019/20 season, here is a look at the odds on Messi’s next club.
Possible destinations– Man City, Inter, PSG, Man Utd and Newells (in that order)
Odds on Messi joining Man City?
They’re shortening by the minute, but it’s currently 9/4 (longest) and evens (1/1- shortest)
If Barca agree to let Messi go, City are his most likely destination, with former Barca boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad. City are also one of the few clubs that could potentially afford Messi’s wages.
Odds on Messi moving to Inter Milan?
Inter appear to be the next favourites after City- shortest odds on the move are 11/4, longest 5/1.
Odds on Messi joining PSG?
Messi moving to Paris SG- shortest 3/1, longest 7/1
Odds on Messi joining Man Utd?
A Manchester United move for Messi is being quoted at 7/2 (shortest), 8/1 (longest)
Odds on Messi returning to Argentina with Newells Old Boys?
A move to Newells is being quoted at 16/1
