Guardiola on Messi’s future: “Leo will find no better home than Barcelona”

While speaking to TV3 as relayed via CAT Radio, Manchester City and former Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola said that Lionel Messi and Barcelona’s love story should be destined to continue. He believes the Argentine is at the perfect place both personally and professionally.

As the summer edges closer, the rumours of Messi’s departure have once again gained traction. Amid talks of PSG’s contract offer, there is plenty of uncertainty as to whether or not the 33-year old will stay at the club he has been at all his life.

Of late, there has also been optimism regarding the Argentine’s continuity. There have reportedly been productive meetings with president Joan Laporta where the terms of a potential new deal have been discussed. However, there is still a ways to go until the situation resolves itself.

In the interview, Guardiola said about the superstar: “I hope he can finish his career at Barça. Messi will find no better home than Barcelona.”

About Barcelona’s current climate and what needs to be done to restore their glory, Pep added: ” The only thing that needs to be done, as our dear teacher (Cruyff) said, is to go back to the origins… to rescue the cause of things, which makes Barça special in so many ways.”

After initially being linked to Manchester City, it seems as though their interest has died down, with PSG being the only club actively pursuing the superstar. These statements are all part of a documentary that TV3 are reportedly preparing for the end of the season about Lionel Messi.

The film also features legends of the club like Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Ronaldinho and former coaches such as Luis Enrique and Ernesto Valverde alongside Guardiola.