Lionel Messi: Stuttgart set to raise $1bn to fund Barcelona star's transfer

- Lionel Messi release is set to be activated by Bundesliga side Stuttgart

- The German club are willing to raise up to fund Messi's transfer

- Stuttgart narrowly escaped relegation last seaosn but remain in the topflight divison

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Lionel Messi could be making one of the craziest headlines in this world if he consider joining Bundesliga side Stuttgart.

The fans of the German top division club have rallied around to make an ambition bid for the Barcelona star who wants to leave the Camp Nou this summer.

Messi's release clause is pegged at $1billion after La Liga ruled in favor of La Blaugrana, meaning the 33-year-old will not be leaving for free.

But supporters of Stuttgart have set their sights on raising to finance the superstar wages if he decides to play in Germany.

On the other hand, Stuttgart finished third bottom of the Bundesliga last season and narrowly avoided relegation by winning their play off game to stay afloat.

A statement on the GoFundMe page states: “We VfB fans are collecting money to pay for Lionel Messi's transfer. In the event that the planned amount is not reached on time or Lionel Messi joins another club, 100% of the money raised will be donated to Viva con Agua.”

Stuttgart's main stars are Orel Mangala, Nicolas Gonzalez and Silas Wamangitukaand they will be more than happy to play alongside Messi.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Lionel Messi was announced by top Brazilian side Cruzeiro as their new signing which left their fans in a bit of shock on Friday, August 28.

The Barcelona star has been on the news in the past few days after submitting a request that he wants to leave the Camp Nou.

It was later discovered Cruzeiro who were relegated to the second division in 2019 had their website hacked and investigations have now begun following the incident.

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Lionel Messi could finally play together with Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time in history as Juventus have tabled a bid for the Barcelona star, reports claim.

The pair have won 11 Ballon d'Or awards between them and have broken all manner of records in the round leather game.

Messi and Ronaldo had a great time together while the Portuguese star was still a Real Madrid player and they scored many goals in the Spanish topflight division.

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