Now, why would someone, together with his whole family, suddenly decide to take French language lessons out of the blue when there\u2019s no apparent need to do such a strange thing? Why the sudden obsession? Unless of course it\u2019s all part of a pre-planned, well-orchestrated move in anticipation of a relocation exercise for the entire family.<\/p>\n
And not unless you also happen to be Lionel Messi, and you and your entire family are learning French to gear up for a longer term stay in France and not just for the quick summer break. Especially when it\u2019s already all over the news for some time now that Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 juggernauts themselves, are not trying too hard to keep their interest in the Barcelona talisman under wraps.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not even about reading the tea leaves but already a very indicative sign sign that the Argentine star is most likely opting for a move to the Parisien club when his contract at Barcelona ends this summer, according to journalist Geoffroy Garetier.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Canal+ show\u00a0‘The Late Football Club’<\/em>, this is football expert Garetier\u2019s views ( translated from French into English below):<\/p>\n \u201cThe info I have right now is that\u00a0Lionel Messi and his whole family, wife and children, are taking French\u00a0lessons.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWhy would they take French lessons if it is to sign for Manchester City? It would make no sense. I trust the source, it is in my eyes very reliable.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIn my opinion, this can only lead to the fact that\u00a0Messi will leave Barcelona.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201c[Barcelona] can no longer bear Messi’s salary, which is too large, \u20ac80 million, \u20ac90 million,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>he added.<\/p>\n \u201cHis wife will also have a predominant word to decide his destination. However, between PSG and Manchester, it is obvious that Paris holds the [advantage]. So for French classes, enrolling in school, to integrate into everyday life, it makes sense to me.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Messi, 33, will be out of contract at Barcelona at the end of June and he could be intent on completing the move away from the Nou Camp which he was forced to abandon last summer due to complications then.<\/p>\n However, at that time the apparent destination was supposed to be Manchester City to reunite with his former Barcelona manager and mentor Pep Guardiola. Now the new twist in the plot points to French giants PSG as the Parisien Ligue 1 champs are viewed as the Argentina star\u2019s most likely port of disembarkation.<\/p>\n