Jose Mourinho reveals the reason why Chelsea can't sign Lionel Messi

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says it will be "impossible" for the Premier League leaders to sign Lionel Messi due to the Financial Fair play.

"Chelsea  won't be able to sign Barcelona star Messi due to FIFA Financial Fair Play regulations" said Mourinho.

According to the reports, Barcelona have valued Lionel Messi who is now 27-year-old to a value of £200m "pounds" and Mourinho's club "Chelsea" along with Manchester City have been linked with the interest of making a bid for Messi.

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Mourinho insists that the Stamford Bridge outfit won't be able to land the Argentine star due to recent FFP regulations brought in by UEFA.


"No I have no chance of that," Mourinho told BT Sport.

"Because at this moment there is financial fair play and with the financial fair play we have to follow certain rules, certain numbers and we obviously have no conditions to buy, as you say a ‘super amazing player’ paid with ‘super amazing numbers’ that Chelsea at this moment we cannot do."

Mourinho's comments come just as midfielder Cesc Fabregas revealed it would be a dream to link up again with his former Barcelona team-mate.

"I wish! Why not? I'd love that to happen," he said. "I'd be all for it. As a Barca man, I believe that Messi deserves to retire at Barca for all that he has given the club."

 

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