Messi’s father denies Man City talks

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Jorge Messi – father and agent of Lionel Messi – has said it will be difficult for his son to stay at Barcelona.

But Messi Snr denied he has held conversations with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola about a potential move to the Etihad.

The 62-year-old agent told El Chiringuito: “A future at Barcelona? It is difficult. It would be difficult to stay.”

Pushed on City’s interest in the 33-year-old, Jorge responded: “I haven’t talked with Pep. There is nothing yet with City.”