Lionel Messi to join Pep Guardiola at Man City? Brazil legend Rivaldo feels it's possible

Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo believes that Barcelona captain Lionel Messi could be 'tempted' with a move to join Premier League giants Man City. Lionel Messi transfer news has amplified over past few weeks amid reported rift between Barcelona players and manr Quique Setien. Blaugrana legend Rivaldo has claimed that Lionel Messi to Man City remains a possibility due to current turmoil at Camp u. 

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Barcelona transfer news: Rivaldo on Lionel Messi transfer

Last week, radio station Cadena Ser reported that Lionel Messi has been stalling a contract extension with LaLiga giants. Messi's contract with Barcelona expires in summer of 2021. In conversation with Betfair, Rivaldo gave his opinion on turmoil at Barcelona surrounding Lionel Messi. Rivaldo said, "If Messi is considering a move away from Camp u, something isn't right in Barcelona dressing room." He continued, " Lionel Messi transfer talk may have been sparked because Argentine is probably tired of all constant problems around club over past few months."

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Man City transfer news: Rivaldo on Lionel Messi transfer to Premier League

1999 Ballon d'Or winner n continued, "Messi's contract will expire when he turns 34 but I believe that he would still have class to play in Premier League." In conclusion, 48-year-old stated that Messi would be tempted to join Man City as six-time Ballon d'Or winner has a great relationship with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola. "It would be sad to see Lionel Messi leave Barcelona but a reunion with Pep at Man City would be appealing for player." Lionel Messi has scored 22 goals and tched up 19 assists in LaLiga this term but Barcelona still remain four points behind leaders Real Madrid with four matchdays remaining.

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Man City transfer news: Lionel Messi to Man City?

Amid reports of a Lionel Messi transfer away from Barcelona, Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly hoping for a sensational swoop of  Argentine to partner Cristia Ronaldo in frontline. However, multiple reports have linked Lionel Messi to Man City if four-time UCL winner ever decides to leave Barcelona. With Man City transfer news around Lionel Messi, it remains to be seen wher or t star forward would be willing to sign a contract extension with Catalonians. Last week, German winger Leroy Sane left Man City to sign for Bayern Munich in a deal worth a reported €45m (£40.9m) plus add-ons.

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