Former Real Madrid star says Messi transfer was once possible
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Former Real Madrid star Miguel, 70, has said that the possibility of signing Lionel Messi was once on the table. According to him, one of Messi's close associates suggested a transfer to Real Madrid around 2001.
Messi was born in Argentina in 1987. In 2000 he moved to Spain and joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia. In 2001 he was therefore still a young boy, and his greatest career achievements were still to come.
Miguel did not give further details about why the transfer ultimately did not happen. Nor is there any public information in this source about possible stages of negotiations for the deal.
Messi later played for Barcelona for a long career, winning numerous titles and individual awards there. His career is one of the most celebrated in football history. However, the article gives only a brief glimpse of one former player's recollections and does not reveal anything further about how the deal unfolded.
Sources: Daily Finland
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