PEP Guardiola insisted Friday he had no intention of signing Lionel Messi, saying he wants the Barcelona star to see out his career at the Nou Camp. Manchester City manager Guardiola has been linked repeatedly with a move for the reigning world footballer of the year. However, the City manager believes the forward would be better served by staying at Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13. "I told you more than once that Messi will stay at Barcelona and will finish his career at Barcelona," Guardiola said. Reports last weekend suggested City were considering a colossal £200 million ($NZ354 million) move for Messi, and a contract of £500,000 ($NZ886,000) a week.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 01:23 UTC