as messi will leave the club their will be a need for a star player he can be that star player and be the center of the team and have more power like messi enjoyed in barcalona. but that is just my opinion it is your decision to make.
Going to City I guess you know what you're doing. On the other hand for playing time you will have to win or go on loan for a year.
Too bad I was trained at AJA đ
I know your plan is to do it at a faster pace, but I would recommend being meticulous with your time at base, after all it will be important for the professional, I do not recommend a time skip.