You’ve probably heard of the butterfly effect theory. You know the story – a tiny butterfly flaps its wings at one part of the planet and causes a typhoon on the other end.Well, in the case of a tiny Argentine football star, the effect is much powerful. Lionel Messi’s departure from Barca – officially confirmed on Thursday night – caused not only a typhoon but an avalanche of reactions that will affect the world of football like nothing before.Se me plantó un lagrimón con este trabajazo de @brfootball. pic.twitter.com/lnWgwL3ZiQ— Juan Pablo Gatti (@GattiJuan) August 5, 2021 Lionel Messi x FC BarcelonaMuchos años. Muchos looks. Muchas camisetas. Muchos títulos. Muchos goles. Muchas asistencias. Fin de una era dorada. pic.twitter.com/UJrtGEGVQF— Paladar Negro (@PaladarNegroWeb) August 5, 2021 As soon as the news broke out, millions (if not even billions) of fans admitted their shock at Messi’s FCB farewell. The very next moment, the auction for his next destination started. And to be fair, there are only three possible solutions.##NAJAVA_MECA_5733762##The most probable is, of course, ludicrously money-spinning Paris Saint-Germain. Messi’s good friend Neymar, alongside his even closer mate Angel Di Maria and prodigious French striker Kylian Mbappe, failed to win the UCL title, and Messi’s arrival could be the very last much-needed ingredient.And guess what – they can pay him well.Messi and Mbappe (©REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes )Just like Lio’s other possible destination – Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. His former coach and another multi-billionaire club showed their interest in Messi months ago, but it seemed like a mission impossible back then. Fast forward to today, and the Etihad looks like a logical address for ’10’ who’ll have to settle with another number with Citizens since Jack Grealish was rewarded with the most prestigious No. once he signed his contract.Messi hugs Guardiola (© David Ramos/Getty Images)And finally, the third and the least possible option is to return to his homeland and his maiden side, Newells Old Boys. It’s improbable to see because Messi could still spend a season or two on the highest level. However, the outfit from the Argentinian city of Rosario and their fans dream big, especially after the news of Messi’s Barcelona exit went viral.🔥 Rosario right now: https://t.co/E56m5TghIu pic.twitter.com/3ovXrmfEld— Newell’s Old Boys (@NewellsEnglish) August 5, 2021 Sure, the latest would be the most romantic end to this awkward and awkwardly long saga, but a fair chance we won’t see much of it when the big names enter the signing race.Wherever the magician goes eventually, this Thursday goes down as a jaw-dropping, utterly unexpected moment in time. The King has left his kingdom.
