If you think about the things that Lionel Messi has achieved with Barcelona, his team since he was 16, the last thing you will probably think of is seeing the Argentine superstar wearing another jersey. Just last week, the 27-year old football star broke two prestigious records. He is now La Liga's top scorer with 253 after scoring a hat-trick against Sevilla. This has broken past the 251 goals record held by Zarra for more than 60 years. The nights after that, he also broke Raul's scoring record in the UEFA Champions League to up his tally to 74.
Messi is a freak of nature, he is special. This is one reason why you should not think that a Lionel Messi transfer talk is wild. In fact, several teams are already lining up bids for the four time Ballon d'Or winner. EnglishPremier League club Chelsea is one of those.
According to reports, Chelsea is now really close to getting services of the Argentine player. That people will see Lionel Messi transfer from Camp Nou to Stamford Bridge soon. In an article by Express UK, it said that Messi is now ready to move to Chelsea with the help of his main sponsor Adidas. The deal is said to be worth £200 million.
The website wrote about the shocking Lionel Transfer news:
"LIONEL MESSI is locked in a dispute over cash with Barcelona - and is considering a summer move to Chelsea.
The Argentine superstar is in a major wrangle over money with the Nou Camp club and is ready to try to trigger a move to Stamford Bridge, because he wants to play in the Premier League.
Barcelona have placed a near £200 million price tag on their most prized asset, but according to sources close to the player, sports giant adidas, who are Chelsea's club sponsors, would be ready to help broker the deal in order to steal the striker from rivals Nike."
How true is this Lionel Messi transfer to Chelsea? Express said "Messi is apparently already studying English, and believes his son Thiago would receive a better education in London."
The next transfer window is on January. Although Barcelona denies rumors they will let go of their prized star, nothing is carved in stone yet so let's see.
