Mateu Alemany (with added Alberto Benito and Pablo Rodriguez)

[john e]

Says he’s reconsidering doesn’t it mean to say he won’t come

[London Villan]

They've probably countered our offer, with all sorts of other promises. It never works, he'll be scrolling through El Indeed in a few months time.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

They've probably countered our offer, with all sorts of other promises. It never works, he'll be scrolling through El Indeed in a few months time.

Report from a Barca VP  “They put an astronomical salary on the table. And, on top of that, they give him a blank chequebook. It’s very hard to say no.” He went on to say that Barca couldn't match either. He has one year on his remaining contract and is said to be against Barca resigning Messi despite their president declaring it their prime objective. Maybe it's not quite over.

[Dogtanian]

Purslow probably tried to charge him in full for his seat in the Trinity. It's got a cushion and a scarf, what's he complaining about?

[Matt C]

Looks like he might have been angling for more power at Barcelona and now with Cruyff gone, he’s got it.

[Toronto Villa]

Why did he swindle us? He could have changed his mind for any number of reasons. Villa hadn’t officially announced anything. It was all reported through the media.

Yeah, you’re right. He acted in good faith and just returned to Barcelona after they had announced his departure because a position opened up.

He didn’t sign for us or renege on a contract. The media jumped the gun on the assurance of his arrival, not confirmed by the club. And it’s very possible that was accurate at the time it was reported. But he very likely evaluated and reevaluated his decision, personally and professionally. It’s not like he’s DOF of West Brom where he is just dying to get out. He is part of one of the most successful clubs in world football living in one of the most lovely cities in Europe.

[villadelph]

Why did he swindle us? He could have changed his mind for any number of reasons. Villa hadn’t officially announced anything. It was all reported through the media.

Yeah, you’re right. He acted in good faith and just returned to Barcelona after they had announced his departure because a position opened up.

He didn’t sign for us or renege on a contract. The media jumped the gun on the assurance of his arrival, not confirmed by the club. And it’s very possible that was accurate at the time it was reported. But he very likely evaluated and reevaluated his decision, personally and professionally. It’s not like he’s DOF of West Brom where he is just dying to get out. He is part of one of the most successful clubs in world football living in one of the most lovely cities in Europe.

I said you were right? He used us as a tool and got what he wanted.

[Toronto Villa]

Why did he swindle us? He could have changed his mind for any number of reasons. Villa hadn’t officially announced anything. It was all reported through the media.

Yeah, you’re right. He acted in good faith and just returned to Barcelona after they had announced his departure because a position opened up.

He didn’t sign for us or renege on a contract. The media jumped the gun on the assurance of his arrival, not confirmed by the club. And it’s very possible that was accurate at the time it was reported. But he very likely evaluated and reevaluated his decision, personally and professionally. It’s not like he’s DOF of West Brom where he is just dying to get out. He is part of one of the most successful clubs in world football living in one of the most lovely cities in Europe.

I said you were right? He used us as a tool and got what he wanted.

sorry came across wrong. Just agreeing with you also. We're cool.

[The Edge]

This feels like we've been played. And so have Barcelona. Oh well his loss. I'm sure the owners will still come up trumps.They haven't let us down yet.

[OCD]

We've got top owners and a top manager. Those are the main pieces of the jigsaw. We just go to the next one on the list.

[villadelph]

I assume this confirms that Messi won't be returning, and is off to the Saudi league?

[Des Little]

If his heart isn’t in it, then I’m glad he’s not coming.

[Bad English]

Didn't want him anyway.

[Brend'Watkins]

We've got top owners and a top manager. Those are the main pieces of the jigsaw. We just go to the next one on the list.

Yes, we are already improving under Emery as we are and for potential players thinking about coming here that’s the draw. He may have made it smoother but we’ll never know.

[Brend'Watkins]

It could be that his wife/partner is giving it the Unsworth treatment too.