Shaking the world: The team dreaming of signing Lionel Messi

Brazilian football has been shaken in recent hours by news that seemed impossible: Lionel Messi received two key calls attempting to convince him to join Santos. According to journalist Marcelo Quéiros, one of the calls came from Neymar's staff, while the other was directly from the club's president, Marcelo Teixeira.

The intention is clear: to reunite Messi with Neymar at the club where the Brazilian star was born and deliver a major impact on South American football. Additionally, it is reported that the US-based group owning the Pelé brand could help finance the operation, adding an important commercial element to the equation.

Neymar and his father, key figures in the negotiation

Beyond Santos' interest and the influence of the investment group, Neymar and his father would play a fundamental role in this potential transfer. Both are reportedly willing to do everything possible to bring Messi to Peixe and reassemble the duo that dazzled at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar's desire is clear: he wants to share a team with Messi again. While a return to Europe seems complicated, Brazil emerges as a more viable alternative both emotionally and football-wise. Furthermore, Neymar himself is in the process of recovering from injury and plans to return to Santos in the near future, making the project even more attractive.

The financial challenge and the big question

One of the main obstacles to this move is the financial aspect. Messi currently plays for Inter Miami, and his contract with the MLS franchise places him among the highest-paid footballers in the world. For Santos to lure him, a financial strategy involving sponsors, commercial deals, and possibly the contribution of the group managing the Pelé brand would be required.

Moreover, Messi himself would need to be interested in the challenge of playing in Brazil, something he has not publicly expressed so far. His focus remains on Inter Miami and the potential opportunity to compete in the Copa Libertadores with the American team in the near future.

Could Messi accept the offer?

At 36, Messi remains a decisive player and does not appear to be in a rush to make decisions about his future. However, Neymar's interest, the influence of his entourage, and Santos' ambition could be factors that ultimately sway him.

The possibility of Messi and Neymar playing together again in South America is thrilling for Brazilian fans and Santos itself, which dreams of a historic move. For now, the calls were just the first step. Time will tell if the dream can become reality.