In a repeat of his attack on Argentine star Lionel Messi, former French Barcelona star Emmanuel Petit said that the “flea” would not be able to play in the English Premier League, as he is not Cristiano Ronaldo, he said.
The Mirror newspaper quoted a former Chelsea player as saying that Messi would often suffer if he decided to play in the “Premier League” because of the strong physical level required by the English Premier League.
Betty stressed that Messi will not like the nature of playing in England because he is unable to fight and tolerate close supervision, adding: “Messi is not Ronaldo, on a physical level, he does not have the same potential.”
He continued: “In Spain Messi is receiving a measure of protection, and it would be fun for English Premier League fans to watch him play there, and if Manchester City wanted to sign him, he should have contracted with him several years ago.”
And he added: Messi is now 32 years old, and he may still have one or two seasons just to play at his current level, even with the presence of wonderful players in Barcelona, he will not be able to maintain the same skills in dribbling and speed.
In his remarks, Betty called Cristiano a “monster” about his great potential and fitness despite reaching the age of thirty-five, expressing his confidence that Messi’s end inside the green rectangle is imminent.
On the differences between Messi and Barcelona football director Eric Abidal, Betty said: “We are not used to getting so angry with Messi and reporting his emotions on social media.”
He noted that there is a disappointment in the Catalan club after Abidal failed to bring good players during the summer Mercato, in addition to his failure to negotiate with Xavi to be the coach of Barcelona.
And I heard the news a few days ago about the desire of his team, Manchester City, to sign Messi, if he decided to leave Barcelona, because of his problems with the management of the team.
The Argentine star contract expires in the summer of 2021, but it contains an item that allows the player to move for free if he wants to, in the summer of 2020.
And if Messi decides to leave Barcelona, Manchester City appears to be the most appropriate option, especially with the presence of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, in addition to sports director Tikesiki Beguristan, and the two previously worked with Messi in Barcelona.
