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Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi's declaration that he wanted to leave the team with a written document sent by the management had an earthquake effect in the football world.
While it was discussed that this demand of Messi caused cracks in the club management, and that even President Josep Maria Bartomeu might resign after pressure, transfer rumors started to get stronger.
In the news in The Athletic, it was stated that Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola talked to his former student, the star football player, and conveyed that he would like to see him in the squad if he leaves Barcelona this summer.
It was also noted in the news that Manchester City were determined not to pay a transfer fee for the 33-year-old player and that the transfer could only take place if Messi could terminate his contract.
It is known that the close relationship between Guardiola and Messi, who worked together in Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, continued in the same way after the experienced coach left Spain.