Barcelona star Lionel Messi calls himself "lucky" to have played under Pep Guardiola, who managed the Catalan giants between 2008-12. According to Leo, the Spaniard brings "something special" to coaching, comments that are likely to fuel speculation the pair could reunite at Manchester City.

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Messi was a key player in Guardiola's Barcelona. under Pep, the club won 14 major titles. The Argentine player is into the final few months of his current contract in Spain and has been linked with a switch to City since the manager signed a new deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

"Pep has something special," Messi told Spanish television channel La Sexta.

"He makes you see things in one way: how he prepares for matches, defensively, how to attack ... he told you exactly how the match was going to be, how you had to attack to win.

"I was lucky ... to train under Guardiola and Luis Enrique, the two best. Having them made me grow a lot physically and mentally, and also the tactical wisdom they've taught me."

Barcelona star Lionel Messi calls himself "lucky" to have played under Pep Guardiola, who managed the Catalan giants between 2008-12. According to Leo, the Spaniard brings "something special" to coaching, comments that are likely to fuel speculation the pair could reunite at Manchester City.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi calls himself "lucky" to have played under Pep Guardiola, who managed the Catalan giants between 2008-12. According to Leo, the Spaniard brings "something special" to coaching, comments that are likely to fuel speculation the pair could reunite at Manchester City. ALSO READ: 'If Salah wants to go then we cannot hold him back': Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp Messi was a key player in Guardiola's Barcelona. under Pep, the club won 14 major titles. The Argentine player is into the final few months of his current contract in Spain and has been linked with a switch to City since the manager signed a new deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until the end of the 2022-23 season. "Pep has something special," Messi told Spanish television channel La Sexta. "He makes you see things in one way: how he prepares for matches, defensively, how to attack ... he told you exactly how the match was going to be, how you had to attack to win. "I was lucky ... to train under Guardiola and Luis Enrique, the two best. Having them made me grow a lot physically and mentally, and also the tactical wisdom they've taught me."

'Pep has something special': Lionel Messi praises former manager, fuels transfer speculations

French giants Paris Saint-Germain have told their stores around the French capital to gear up for a growth in business around shirt sales as PSG grow confident of signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer transfer window of 2021, according to Football Transfers.

Messi, in 2020, publicly cleared that he is unhappy at Barcelona after staying at Camp Nou for two decades. He was on the verge of leaving Barcelona in summer before legal obligations made him to stay at the Catalan club.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is out of contract at the end of 2020-21 season and is likely to not pen a new deal.

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Barcelona officials have admitted that Messi will require to take a pay cut if he wants to remain at the club with their poor run of form on the pitch pushing Messi away from the Blaugrana.

PSG, along with Manchester City are one of the two clubs ready to pounce on Messi if he decides to move next summer.&nbsp;

PSG have told their partner stores to get ready for a flood of interest ahead of the once in a lifetime deal.

However, it would be interesting to see whether Neymar leaves his no. 10 jersey for Messi if PSG manage to sign the Argentine.

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PSG signing Messi would mean that the French club would be able to field the blockbuster troika of Neymar, Mbappe and Messi and fight more for their dream of lifting the UEFA Champions League.&nbsp;

Before that, PSG will have to face Messi in Barcelona jersey after the two teams were pitted against each other in the Round of 16 of UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

French giants Paris Saint-Germain have told their stores around the French capital to gear up for a growth in business around shirt sales as PSG grow confident of signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer transfer window of 2021, according to Football Transfers.

French giants Paris Saint-Germain have told their stores around the French capital to gear up for a growth in business around shirt sales as PSG grow confident of signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer transfer window of 2021, according to Football Transfers. Messi, in 2020, publicly cleared that he is unhappy at Barcelona after staying at Camp Nou for two decades. He was on the verge of leaving Barcelona in summer before legal obligations made him to stay at the Catalan club. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is out of contract at the end of 2020-21 season and is likely to not pen a new deal. ALSO READ: Under-fire Arteta vows to stop Arsenal 'blip' Barcelona officials have admitted that Messi will require to take a pay cut if he wants to remain at the club with their poor run of form on the pitch pushing Messi away from the Blaugrana. PSG, along with Manchester City are one of the two clubs ready to pounce on Messi if he decides to move next summer. PSG have told their partner stores to get ready for a flood of interest ahead of the once in a lifetime deal. However, it would be interesting to see whether Neymar leaves his no. 10 jersey for Messi if PSG manage to sign the Argentine. ALSO READ: From taking the knee to joining protests: Athletes who contributed to 'Black Lives Matter' movement PSG signing Messi would mean that the French club would be able to field the blockbuster troika of Neymar, Mbappe and Messi and fight more for their dream of lifting the UEFA Champions League. Before that, PSG will have to face Messi in Barcelona jersey after the two teams were pitted against each other in the Round of 16 of UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

Lionel Messi to PSG? French club tell stores to be ready for blockbuster announcement

Lionel Messi on Friday issued a scathing statement via his father and agent Jorge Messi, addressed to La Liga boss Javier Tebas, stating that the EUR 700 million release clause doesn’t exist in Messi’s contract while criticizing La Liga’s ‘partial’ stance after they released a statement in support of Barcelona.&nbsp;

The statement issued by Jorge on behalf of his son Lionel, said La Liga has been partial in analyzing Messi’s contract and added they are baffled that the league said there will be legal ramification if the ‘termination clause’ is triggered at the end of 2019-20 season. The statement added that there is no release clause in Messi’s contract if the player wants to terminate the contract and walk out free at the end of 2019-20 season.

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The statement by Lionel Messi took a jibe at La Liga as it stated that they don’t which contract did La Liga analyse before putting out the statement. It was repeatedly mentioned in the statement that as per clause 8.2.3.5, the EUR 700 release clause doesn’t apply at all at the end of 2019-20 season.

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This is the first time when an official statement has been put out by Messi’s entourage in relation to the ongoing transfer saga. Messi, earlier last week, had sent a burofax to Barcelona asking them to allow him to leave the club for free.&nbsp;

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Since then, there has been a couple of meetings between Jorge Messi and Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu. However, Barcelona have maintained that any club wanting to acquire Messi’s services will have to pay the EUR 700 million release clause.&nbsp;

Moreover, on Thursday, it was revealed that Spanish police are investigating a case against Bartomeu with allegations that the Barca president hired a social media agency to post negative things about former and present club players.&nbsp; 
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Lionel Messi on Friday issued a scathing statement via his father and agent Jorge Messi, addressed to La Liga boss Javier Tebas, stating that the EUR 700 million release clause doesn’t exist in Messi’s contract while criticizing La Liga’s ‘partial’ stance after they released a statement in support of Barcelona.

Lionel Messi on Friday issued a scathing statement via his father and agent Jorge Messi, addressed to La Liga boss Javier Tebas, stating that the EUR 700 million release clause doesn’t exist in Messi’s contract while criticizing La Liga’s ‘partial’ stance after they released a statement in support of Barcelona. The statement issued by Jorge on behalf of his son Lionel, said La Liga has been partial in analyzing Messi’s contract and added they are baffled that the league said there will be legal ramification if the ‘termination clause’ is triggered at the end of 2019-20 season. The statement added that there is no release clause in Messi’s contract if the player wants to terminate the contract and walk out free at the end of 2019-20 season. IN PICS | Stay or go? Messi in legal tangle with Barcelona over leaving club The statement by Lionel Messi took a jibe at La Liga as it stated that they don’t which contract did La Liga analyse before putting out the statement. It was repeatedly mentioned in the statement that as per clause 8.2.3.5, the EUR 700 release clause doesn’t apply at all at the end of 2019-20 season. This is the first time when an official statement has been put out by Messi’s entourage in relation to the ongoing transfer saga. Messi, earlier last week, had sent a burofax to Barcelona asking them to allow him to leave the club for free. IN PICS | What's next for Lionel Messi? A record breaking career in pictures Since then, there has been a couple of meetings between Jorge Messi and Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu. However, Barcelona have maintained that any club wanting to acquire Messi’s services will have to pay the EUR 700 million release clause. Moreover, on Thursday, it was revealed that Spanish police are investigating a case against Bartomeu with allegations that the Barca president hired a social media agency to post negative things about former and present club players.

Lionel Messi issues scathing statement to La Liga, says 'there's no release clause in his contract'

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge on Thursday confirmed that there is a possibility that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner will continue his career in Barcelona. A lot has been said and written about Messi’s future since he sent a burofax to Barca asking them to allow him to leave this summer, as per a clause in his contract. However, Barcelona remained firm in their stance and worked out a meeting with Messi’s father where they may have come to a conclusion that it is better for Messi to stay at Nou Camp for another year.&nbsp;

As per Deportes Cuatro, Messi’s father Jorge answered “yes” when he was asked whether there is a possibility that the left-footed maestro will continue his contract with Barcelona. When asked how did the meeting go with club president Josep Bartomeu, Jorge Messi answered “very well”, hinting that their stance to leave the club may have softened up a bit over the days.

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Messi’s father Jorge arrived in Barcelona on Thursday where he had lunch in an Italian restaurant before meeting Bartomeu. While the first meeting ended in a stalemate, the second meeting seems to have come to a conclusion.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Messi has been strongly linked with Manchester City and a re-union with former Barca manager Pep Guardiola was on cards. However, with Jorge hinting that Messi could end up staying for another season at Barcelona, there might be some disappointment in the City camp.&nbsp;

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The likes of Luka Modric and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/should-lionel-messi-leave-barcelona-real-madrids-sergio-ramos-opines-324969">Sergio Ramos from Barcelona’s rival club Real Madrid have also said that Messi leaving the league will be a huge blow to La Liga</a> and the intensity which the Argentine brings into the El Clasicos.&nbsp;

However, an official verdict is still pending from Messi and Barcelona after the former skipped the PCR tests and eventually Ronald Koeman’s first training session for the club. 
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge on Thursday confirmed that there is a possibility that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner will continue his career in Barcelona. A lot has been said and written about Messi’s future since he sent a burofax to Barca asking them to allow him to leave this summer, as per a clause in his contract.

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge on Thursday confirmed that there is a possibility that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner will continue his career in Barcelona. A lot has been said and written about Messi’s future since he sent a burofax to Barca asking them to allow him to leave this summer, as per a clause in his contract. However, Barcelona remained firm in their stance and worked out a meeting with Messi’s father where they may have come to a conclusion that it is better for Messi to stay at Nou Camp for another year. As per Deportes Cuatro, Messi’s father Jorge answered “yes” when he was asked whether there is a possibility that the left-footed maestro will continue his contract with Barcelona. When asked how did the meeting go with club president Josep Bartomeu, Jorge Messi answered “very well”, hinting that their stance to leave the club may have softened up a bit over the days. IN PICS | Lionel Messi's next team: Clubs who can really afford to sign the Argentine Messi’s father Jorge arrived in Barcelona on Thursday where he had lunch in an Italian restaurant before meeting Bartomeu. While the first meeting ended in a stalemate, the second meeting seems to have come to a conclusion. Meanwhile, Messi has been strongly linked with Manchester City and a re-union with former Barca manager Pep Guardiola was on cards. However, with Jorge hinting that Messi could end up staying for another season at Barcelona, there might be some disappointment in the City camp. IN PICS | What's next for Lionel Messi? A record breaking career in pictures The likes of Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos from Barcelona’s rival club Real Madrid have also said that Messi leaving the league will be a huge blow to La Liga and the intensity which the Argentine brings into the El Clasicos. However, an official verdict is still pending from Messi and Barcelona after the former skipped the PCR tests and eventually Ronald Koeman’s first training session for the club.

Lionel Messi likely to stay at Barcelona after father Jorge's meeting with Barca's Bartomeu