Transfer: 2023 Summer Transfer Rumors and Discussion - Closed Window Edition

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I would guess he is also a pretty good businessman if he got the rights to a franchise. Franchises are going for over 500M at the moment and will only go up. That right there could make him a billionaire. The cut of Apple TV subscriptions could be pretty good considering they will skyrocket because of Messi. Then, well, Miami are probably giving him a huge bag per year.

Also the smartest businessman of all time? What a human(if he is even that)?

 

[Jussi]

Also the smartest businessman of all time? What a human(if he is even that)?

Not so great with taxes though.

 

[Chimaera]

If 35 million is all it took for Mac Allister... how 8 other clubs didn't get to it first is beyond me.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Not so great with taxes though.

No he's sooo good he doesnt pay them

 

[Allens Five Hole]

Has there been any talk about when Messi would be expected to make his MLS debut? Can't imagine it's before August as his off-season has only just begun.

 

[cgf]

No he's sooo good he doesnt pay them

Maybe getting Messi to Miami is like when the FBI raided FIFA?

 

[Scandale du Jour]

No he's sooo good he doesnt pay them

He'll LOVE Florida then

 

[cgf]

- Bayern are being linked to 18yo Joao Neves
- Angelo Stiller could be heading to Stuttgart
- Leipzig are tracking Basel's Andy Diouf
- ManU are reportedly testing Bayern's resolve on Goretzka.

 

[The Abusement Park]

- Bayern are being linked to 18yo Joao Neves
- Angelo Stiller could be heading to Stuttgart
- Leipzig are tracking Basel's Andy Diouf
- ManU are reportedly testing Bayern's resolve on Goretzka.

Nice.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I think if they get their #6 they are actually probably more than happy to sell Goretzka, especially if they can get a good price on him.

 

[cgf]

I think if they get their #6 they are actually probably more than happy to sell Goretzka, especially if they can get a good price on him.

Yeah. With Kimmich, Rice, Laimer, & Gravenberch; plus Musiala & Guerreiro capable of deputizing at the 8, Sabitzer's future still uncertain, & the kids in their academy; they could certainly afford to cash in on Leon for a strong offer.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

FAB confirms Messi to Miami.

 

[HajdukSplit]

MLS needed to make the move, while nothing is out public apparently the Apple numbers aren’t great and unless you’re a hardcore fan of the league without much local coverage MLS has lost a lot of buzz

 

[Jussi]

Next season? Not this?

 

[mjlee]

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

FAB confirms Messi to Miami.

So f***ing sad.... emotions out of the way.

Im confused. The season is on going? WHen does it end and the new one begins?

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I would imagine that “next season” there is just Fab being sloppy with language, meaning to indicate that he won’t be playing in Europe “next season.”

A single player getting a share of TV revenue is nuts… where’s the MLSPA?

 

[bluesfan94]

Has there been any talk about when Messi would be expected to make his MLS debut? Can't imagine it's before August as his off-season has only just begun.

Hopefully July 15.

FL also has no state income tax.

Uncle Sam still will get his cut, but lot of good accountants there.

This only matters for home games, though.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I would imagine that “next season” there is just Fab being sloppy with language, meaning to indicate that he won’t be playing in Europe “next season.”

A single player getting a share of TV revenue is nuts… where’s the MLSPA?

Exactly they should nix the deal and send him to barca as punishment.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Next season? Not this?

Imagine he wants to take time recovering.

I would imagine that “next season” there is just Fab being sloppy with language, meaning to indicate that he won’t be playing in Europe “next season.”

A single player getting a share of TV revenue is nuts… where’s the MLSPA?

Riding ride floats all boats. Or whatever the saying is.

 

[Basement Cat]

Has there been any talk about when Messi would be expected to make his MLS debut? Can't imagine it's before August as his off-season has only just begun.

My bet is home on 8/20

 

[luiginb]

My bet is home on 8/20

Probably around then, it's when most European leagues start again as well.

 

[HoseEmDown]

As an MLS fan I don't like this deal one bit. Nothing against Messi getting paid but it makes the league look desperate. Not to mention how terrible their salary structure is and then this guy comes in and takes all this league revenue. Money should be going across the board to bring the level of players up all over the league. If you're going to bend over backwards for a guy you should at least do it for someone younger who will be around much longer, I can't see Messi being there more than 2 years. They should've went for Neymar who's like 5 years younger.

Edit: another thing, at least when they brought in Beckham and offered him a potential future franchise that dude was a shill for the league. He wasn't worried about selling out and promoting the league everywhere. Is Messi willing to do that? Also someone said he doesn't really speak English, that's gonna be an issue.

 

[LeafGrief]

I'm literally going to get Apple TV so I can watch Messi and Inter Miami, so I can see why they are giving him some of the money. I've been trying to watch more MLS, especially now that the Prem season is done, but it's such a pain to try and watch games. I want to watch CF Montreal and I even have RDS, but they're missing a bunch of the games. Messi is going to be what makes me pay for the service, can't wait to watch him carve up the league.

 

[S E P H]

Messi can go to MLS all he wants and I still don't have an interest to watch a retirement league.

Bellingham to Real is great news for the Arsenal, they should stop pursuing Rice and focus on any efforts to unsettle Valverde/Camavinga/Tchouameni at all costs.