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Lionel Messi could have signed for Chelsea from Barcelona for £210m with a little help from adidas

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi would have been playing for Chelsea this season if adidas had their way, according to reports in Spain.

Barcelona superstar Messi has a £210million buy-out clause in his Nou Camp contract but Mundo Deportivo say adidas were willing to pay half that to help Chelsea land him.

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