Manchester City could open talks to sign Lionel Messi as soon as January. The six-time Ballon d’Or winning forward shocked the footballing world by announcing his intention to leave Barcelona following their decision to appoint Ronald Koeman cut ties with Luis Suarez.
Speculation over his future then began to spread, but it was a reunion with Pep Guardiola at City that appeared the most likely move due to the personal connection and their seemingly unlimited finances.
Chief operating officer Omar Berrada has now spoke about those rumours for the first time - and was quick to admit that a move for Messi will be considered should he follow through on his pursuit to leave.
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