On ONE CONDITION’ Inter Miami Star akd Argentina international Lionel Messi reveals the only Condition that will make Him consider coming to Pep Guardiola Manchester City by January after Rodri injury saga and Man City Crisis

The collaboration between Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi during their Barcelona tenure was nothing less than extraordinary. Together, they set numerous records, conquered Europe, and achieved unmatched success. A major factor behind their dominance was Guardiola’s tactical ingenuity, which allowed Messi to thrive in the “false nine” role.

This decision proved to be immensely successful, as Messi scored an incredible 91 goals in a single calendar year in 2012. This achievement showcased the remarkable synergy between Guardiola and Messi, solidifying their place as one of football’s most iconic duos.

Despite their triumphs, a reunion between Guardiola and Messi once seemed improbable. However, it has since come to light that they nearly reunited at Manchester City in 2020. According to author Martí Perarnau, discussions between the two suggested that Messi was open to the idea of joining City.

Perarnau recounts a conversation where Guardiola told Messi, “We train hard in Manchester.” To this, Messi responded, “Doesn’t bother me. I’m ready for hard work.” Guardiola also warned him about lengthy tactical sessions, joking that Messi might get bored. Messi, undeterred, replied, “I’ll cope, I can cope with anything you throw at me.”

The mutual enthusiasm for reuniting was evident, but despite their shared interest, the move never came to fruition. Messi stayed at Barcelona for another year before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. Now at Inter Miami, the likelihood of Messi ever playing under Guardiola again appears slim.

The speculation surrounding a possible reunion between Guardiola and Messi will likely continue to intrigue football fans. Nonetheless, their time together at Barcelona remains one of the most successful and dominant eras in the sport’s history.