Lionel Messi called his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola to tell him he can only win the next two Ballon d'Or awards if he works under him at Manchester City.

That's the verdict of Cristobal Soria, who exclusively revealed the details of the pair's phone call.

"Here's what happened," he said, talking on the 'El Chiringuito de Jugones' programme.

"Last Tuesday, once Messi had decided to leave Barcelona, his first thought was Manchester City and to speak to Guardiola.

"The call happened, and Messi said to Pep: 'I want to win the next two Ballon d'Or awards, and I can only do that with you.'

"This is the killer phrase that Messi used," Soria said, repeating it twice.

https://www.marca.com/en/

It is very sure for him, the goat. If Messi comes to epl forget it o, some defenders go chop grass tired

Lol.... Ballondor awards ke.... Shebi Dem say Messi no care about personal awards... He doesn't want to win UCL, cops America or world cup, na ballondor, he wan win... Lol

Seyilome:
It is very sure for him, the goat. If Messi comes to epl forget it o, some defenders go chop grass tired

Accompanied by all this media hype and popularity, added to the fact that he himself I've already started attracting unnecessary pressure by saying things (remember his talk of bringing back the ucl), I would advise him to move to France rather than England.

I never doubt Leo Messi's ability, but the premier league is just too physical and Messi is no longer the most agile. He is soon gonna turn 34. Make them no kill him career with man marking.

And judging by the huge expectations that would come along with his arrival, the English media wouldn't hesitate before descending on him.

So for his own good.... he had better face ligue 1 and forget about epl.

Merimental:
Lionel Messi called his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola to tell him he can only win the next two Ballon d'Or awards if he works under him at Manchester City.

That's the verdict of Cristobal Soria, who exclusively revealed the details of the pair's phone call.

"Here's what happened," he said, talking on the 'El Chiringuito de Jugones' programme.

"Last Tuesday, once Messi had decided to leave Barcelona, his first thought was Manchester City and to speak to Guardiola.

"The call happened, and Messi said to Pep: 'I want to win the next two Ballon d'Or awards, and I can only do that with you.'

"This is the killer phrase that Messi used," Soria said, repeating it twice.

https://www.marca.com/en/

why do you derive Joy in fake news. God will give you rest.

obonujoker:
Lol.... Ballondor awards ke.... Shebi Dem say Messi no care about personal awards... He doesn't want to win UCL, cops America or world cup, na ballondor, he wan win... Lol

and you believe without verifying.... Another gullible human....

no wahala