Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free A Manchester United fan has claimed that Lionel Messi "wouldn't hack it" if he was to seal a sensational move to the Premier League.
In a shock turn of events that unfolded on Thursday evening, Messi has left Barcelona, ending his 21-year association with the club.
Both Barcelona and Messi had hoped to reach an agreement over a new contract for the Argentina international to remain at the Nou Camp but the financial elements of the deal meant that it was simply not possible, with the La Liga outfit currently in a very, very difficult financial situation.
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