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English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City is now the frontrunner in the race to secure the signature of La Liga sensation Lionel Messi, following his declaration of intent to depart his current club.
On Tuesday, August 25th, Lionel Messi, the star forward for Barcelona and the Argentine national team, expressed his desire to leave the club by summer. outright winner tips for the World Cup Place your bets with Betfair on Messi’s next destination!
There are talks about a clause in Messi’s contract allowing him to depart if requested by June, but given this season’s delays, he believes the deadline should be extended to accommodate the late finish, making him free to transfer.
Though Barcelona is expected to contest this, bookmakers have initiated betting on where Messi will play next.
Odds listed at publication (13:30 on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020) may have changed.
But where would he go?
There is a chance Messi’s contract clause will be dismissed, keeping him at Barcelona. Current odds offer even stakes for this scenario.
1.To Stay At Barcelona
Manchester City’s playstyle could elegantly complement Messi’s talents, and the 2019 titleholders are the favorites for his next club, according to bookies.
To Stay At Barcelona : 4/7 ( SkyBet )
2. Manchester City
The odds for Messi partnering with City are as competitive as 8/13, with the most favorable odds being 5/4 from SkyBet.
Inter Milan’s interest in Messi stretches back over a decade, and they’ve been transparent in their desire to sign him.
To Move To Manchester City : 5/4 ( SkyBet )
3. Inter Milan
Odds differ significantly across betting establishments, with Betfred offering 6/1, and Betvictor setting them at 14/1.
Paris Saint-Germain, enjoying success in the Champions League and Ligue 1, are third-favorites, potentially nudged by Neymar’s presence, to secure Messi’s services.
To Move To Inter Milan : 28/1 ( SkyBet )
4. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
The odds lengthen with other possibilities, the next being another club from Manchester.
To Move To PSG : 28/1 ( SkyBet )
5. Manchester United
Manchester United’s odds for signing Messi range from 8/1 to 22/1, with the most attractive available from SkyBet.
Given Messi’s prestige, multiple clubs are speculated destinations, fueled by global interest.
To Move To Manchester United : 33/1 ( Betvictor )
Other Possible Clubs
Beyond the leading candidates, additional possibilities are based on bookmakers’ estimations.
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6. Any South American Club – 33/1 ( Betvictor )
7. Juventus – 50/1 ( SkyBet )
8. Any Chinese Club – 40/1 ( Betvictor )
9. Any MLS Club – 50/1 ( William Hill )
10. Any Chinese Super League Club – 66/1 ( William Hill )
11. AC Milan – 66/1 ( William Hill )
12. Bayern Munich – 80/1 ( SkyBet )
13. Liverpool – 80/1 ( SkyBet )