What Lionel Messi said on Manchester United rumours as a 20-year-old wonderkid

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been linked with several top clubs throughout his career. Premier League giants Manchester United also wished to rope in winger back in 2008. Here's what Lionel Messi had to say on Man United's interest in n 20-year-old international, having just emerged on to scene from La Masia.

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Lionel Messi transfer: La Masia wonderkid wanted by Man United in 2008

Barcelona star Lionel Messi spoke to FourFourTwo back n on being linked with a move to Man United in 2008. six-time Ballon d'Or winner claimed that he was happy at Barcelona, which is why he didn't pay much heed to Red Devils' offer. He was living his dream of playing for best club in world, said n 20-year-old Messi. 

Lionel Messi transfer: Barcelona man speaks on Carlos Tevez

Lionel Messi claimed that his entire family was living in Catalunya and y were happy re. Argentine international was also quizzed about his national teammate Carlos Tevez who played for Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United. Messi claimed that he was t surprised by Tevez's success at Old Trafford, asserting that Tevez was very happy playing in Premier League. 

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Lionel Messi transfer: Argentine heaps praise on Tevez, Rooney

Lionel Messi maintained that he would pay to watch Carlos Tevez play. He described former Man United man as a player who possessed immense skill and was full of energy. Alongside Wayne Rooney, Tevez formed a formidable duo in Premier League, said Messi. 

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Lionel Messi transfer: Barcelona captain linked with Inter Milan

In recent weeks, Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Serie A giants Inter Milan. Barcelona captain has been at loggerheads with club manment over several issues, both on-field as well as off-field. Meanwhile, Barcelona's financial condition could mark Messi's exit from Spain to an altoger new destination. 

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