Barcelona super star and Argentine International Lionel Messi has made his intention known to Manchester city ‘s Boss  Pep Guardiola about a potential move to join the citizens this summer from spanish side Barcelona.

however the citizens are among the favorites to sign the 33-year-old after receiving offers from Inter Psg and Juventus respectively .

Messi enjoyed tremendous success under Guardiola at Barca between 2008 and 2012, winning four of his six Ballons d’Or during that period.

Further more reports from spain has it that the sixth time world footballer of the year is in close talks with the Catalan coach Ronald Koaman about a potential move of rejoining his former Manager Pep at the Etihad in the coming days.

Messi’s contract stipulated that he could leave on a free transfer this summer, but Barca insist that clause expired in June and it may now be a case of City waiting for another 12 months before acquiring for the signature of the argentine to the Ethihad

Meanwhile neighbours Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be well positioned to move for Messi, while Inter Milan have also been credited with an interest.