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28 Sep 2014 11:33:26
Ed002 Messi? Truth, please?
{Ed002's Note - I am aware that in Spain there has been speculation about an offer being made in the recent transfer window, but it is "largely" incorrect. This all started in December 2012 when In mid December Anzhi made an offer to Barcelona that matched the €250M euro release clause that existed in his contract, and put up what I am told was a "very" significant personal package. However, Messi was not interested in a move to Ruissia and Barcelona did not want to sell - so Messi, in early February 2013, extended his contract with Barcelona. In the early summer of 2013 efforts were being made by Adidas to broker a deal that would get Messi away from Nike and to one of their three high-profile clubs. Very quickly Real Madrid were rules out and with Pep Guardiola moving to Bayern Munich that pretty much saw the end of any chance of a move there (given the strained relationship). This left Chelsea and I can confirm that discussions were held about making a firm bid - at this point we are late 2013 and early 2014 and Messi was in a verbal spat with Barcelona about getting a further extension - which the club were against. Ultimately, the player was (at least in his eyes) available during the Spring of 2014 and at that point Chelsea and Adidas made his management representatives and Barcelona aware of what they would be willing to pay. Since then he has again extended his contract with Barcelona.}
28 Sep 2014 17:12:48
Guess we can chalk that up as 'what could have been' then. Sigh. Thanks for the info as always Ed.
Wow interesting stuff, thanks a lot sir!
Since then, adidas have signed that outrageous deal with manchester united. Is it likely that this deal had anything to do with the attempt to bring messi to an adidas club or am I reading too much into things?
{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Manchester United.}
Wow just shows how far we have come to even be linked with players like Ronaldo and Messi oh what might of been hey lads.
Ed002, sorry to keep bothering you with this. But has the interest from Adidas/Chelsea to get him at Chelsea passed now that he's signed the contract extension or will they put forth a new offer during next summer for example?
No worries if you don't know. It's fantastic to have you back, even if it is for certain matters only.
{Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation that was. I would not hold your breath. As an aside, I will answer a few questions but have no real interest in discussing transfers on this page.}
Alright, that's fine by me. Just good to know you're still around.
As an aside, would you know whether the deal with Turkish Airlines is completely done? Turkish A. revealed it via a tweet, but apparently that tweet has been taken down. Are they going to be the new sponsors?
Cheers Ed.
{Ed002's Note - Turkish Airlines will be the new shirt sponsors. I have no way to measure "completely done" I am afraid.}
No worries Ed, the info you've given is completely sufficient in my eyes.
Thanks for all the answers already today :)
Thanks Ed
Thanks ed
Cheers ed002. Extremely informative and interesting as per usual!
Many thanks for the information Ed, fascinating insight (as usual). As an aside, brace yourself for questions relating to Adidas-sponsored stars and interest from Chelsea!