Why PSG Superstar Lionel Messi Should Snub Barcelona for Man City

• Lionel Messi has been advised to consider making a shock move to the Premier League
• A summer exit from PSG appears certain though his destination is still not unconfirmed
• Messi has been linked with a move back to Barcelona amid interest from other countries

Lionel Messi has been urged by legendary Barcelona winger, Carles Rexach to consider a move to Manchester City instead of a fairytale return to the Catalan giants.

Messi's departure from Paris Saint-Germain seems imminent, as his relationship with the club appears strained and fractured, following the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's decision to embark on a trip to Saudi Arabia against orders.

He has since been suspended and fined by the club following his unapproved sojourn, per Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, Messi's current deal with the Parisians is set to expire in the summer, with multiple reports suggesting the World Cup winner will prefer to retrace his steps back to Catalonia.

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However, La Blaugrana legend, Rexach thinks otherwise. The 78-year-old former Spain manager believes the Argentine and Manchester City's style of play would be a match made in heaven.

"The ideal team for Lionel Messi is Manchester City because he can still shine there," Rexach said on Radio Villa Trinidad, as quoted by Sportskeeda.

"If you ask me, the team that plays the way Barcelona played ten years ago is Manchester City, and it is the place where Messi could fit in to continue winning things."

He further advised Messi to reach out to Man City boss, Pep Guardiola in a bid to complete a switch to the Premier League.

"Messi always has to play at the top level. He should speak directly with Guardiola to get him to sign him up and look to win another Champions League. I think it would be possible because he always had a great relationship with Guardiola and football-wise, it is a team that has all the players with a profile similar to Barça from 8 or 9 years ago."

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Barcelona offers Messi €50m contract

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Barcelona's push to re-sign Messi intensifying, as reports confirmed the Argentine could leave PSG at the end of the season.

He enjoyed great success with the Catalan club between 2005 and 2021, before a heartbreaking exit after the Catalan club failed to renew his contract.

Messi has been heavily linked with a fairy tale return to Barcelona, with club president, Joan Laporta reportedly set to offer his ex-superstar a two-year deal.