Which shirt will Lionel Messi wear in the future? Everton star James Rodriguez dreams of uniting with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juve.
Everton FC midfielder James Rodriguez has a very specific wish for Lionel Messi’s future. As it has been known since Thursday evening, the 34-year-old Argentine will leave FC Barcelona this summer.
“Messi should go to Juventus and play with Cristiano Ronaldo there,” James said on a livestream Twitch before Everton’s final pre-season game against Manchester United. “That would be a bomb. It is the dream of many fans to see these two play together.”
Messi, whose contract with Barca expired on June 30, actually wanted to sign a new working paper with the Catalans. Barcelona ultimately had to part with the six-time world footballer due to LaLiga financial regulations, on Friday President Joan Laporta explained the reasons for this in more detail.
Lionel Messi to leave Barca: “Football has changed a lot”
“Messi has scored at least 30 goals and 30 assists for Barcelona every season,” said former Real Madrid pro James. “Now they have to find other players to step in.”
Where Messi, who spent a total of 21 years at Barca, will play in the future is still open. Paris Saint-Germain is considered the favorite to sign, while Manchester City is under discussion as a second profitable option. Juventus Turin are only given outsider chances to sign the newly crowned Copa America winner.
James said, “Football has changed a lot. Messi’s leaving Barcelona confirms that. Who could have imagined that he would say goodbye to Barca or that Sergio Ramos would leave Real Madrid? The Clasicos are going to be be different now, “he said.
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