Pablo Zabaleta tells Lionel Messi about Pep Guardiola reunion
Ex-Manchester City defender, Pablo Zabaleta has supported Lionel Messi to join the Premier League before the next season.
The 33-year old’s current deal at Barca finishes at the end of the 2020/21 campaign, with widespread rumors about his future.
has repeatedly mentioned that he won't decide until the summer, with Barcelona still struggling on three fronts in next months.
As City is said to be keen on him, his ex-Argentina teammate implies England could be a satisfying destination.
“Leo has played in La Liga for many years and I think it would be a great attraction for him to experience English football”
Zabaleta announced.
“Manchester City offer the perfect conditions. He knows Pep very well, and he knows the sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, and the CEO, Ferran Soriano.
“He also has his close friend Kun Agüero. It would be a great decision if Leo leaves Barcelona.
“But only if that is what he wants, as it would be good for him to go to a club that already has people who can help him settle.
“If Leo decides to leave Barcelona and wants to play in the best league, then he has to experience the Premier League for himself.”
City head coach, Pep Guardiola has distanced himself with a move for
Messi, admitting he would let his ex-superstar to end his career at the Camp Nou.
If he does reject to extend his contract at Barca, City will compete with Paris Saint-Germain to sign him in next months.
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