Man City boss Pep Guardiola has left the door open for six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to join the Cityzens next summer when his contract with Barcelona expires. Earlier this summer, Lionel Messi sent the football community into a frenzy by handing in his transfer request in an attempt to leave Barcelona after nearly 20 years at the club. However, due to the Argentine's staggering '700 million (£630m) release clause, which was active at the time, Barcelona blocked his transfer and Messi was forced to stay put at the Camp Nou. Lionel messi news now The latest entertainment news, TV, showbiz stories and gossip from the UK and worldwide.
Messi, 35, has just six months remaining on his current contract at French club Paris Saint-Germain and reports in Spain last month claimed that, despite previous reporting stating that the expectation was that an extension would be agreed to stay in the country's capital, doubts remain and the player continues to consider his options. HEART OF A LION Get us in your feed