Lionel Messi now that manager Pep Guardiola has committed his future to 2023, according to a report. The Argentinian master was heavily linked to a move to Northern England last summer but contractual complications led him to remain in Barcelona.
A six time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi now looks certain to depart La Liga on a free transfer in the summer and the Mirror report City will move for the greatest player of his generation.
City's director of football Txiki Begiristain has long desired to pair the two geniuses behind arguably the greatest club side ever who dominated European football and lifted two European Cups between 2008 and 2012.Guardiola's new deal was signed today worth around £20m-a-year and will take his spell in the Premier.
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