In a surprising turn of events, reports suggest Lionel Messi could join Manchester City on a six-month loan deal, reuniting with his former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola. Messi, currently with MLS club Inter Miami, is being considered to help Guardiola turn around Manchester City’s faltering Premier League campaign.
Manchester City has struggled over the past two months, securing only four points from their last eight league matches. The defending champions find themselves in seventh place, trailing league leaders Liverpool by 12 points. Guardiola, desperate to rejuvenate his squad, reportedly sees Messi as the key to solving the team’s attacking woes.
The Guardiola-Messi duo is legendary, having achieved unprecedented success at Barcelona. With Messi not scheduled to play for Inter Miami until April, the timing seems favorable for a potential short-term deal. The loan move would mark Messi’s first stint in the Premier League after his illustrious career in La Liga and Ligue 1.
Manchester City’s poor form has seen them fall behind teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and even mid-table clubs like Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. Guardiola’s interest in Messi comes as he searches for a way to inject creativity and experience into his team’s offensive play.
