Manchester City chief exec Ferran Soriano says Lionel Messi has earned the right to decide where he wants to play next season.
City will almost certainly look to sign the Barcelona star if he becomes available and the club’s chief operating officer Omar Berrada has admitted as much this season.
As the Argentine is in the final six-months of his contract he can now negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.
But Soriano told Catalunya Radio: “I can’t say anything about [Lionel] Messi.
“Anything I say, even if it is obvious, can make a misunderstood headline. It’s clear that Messi has earned the right to choose what he wants to do. He’s the best in the world.
“In previous situations when there were rumours about a potential departure from Barca, he had some obstacles. Now he has nothing that blocks him. He will choose where to play. We’re aware of all the players in the world, but we don’t participate in individual decisions. As Manchester City CEO, I can’t say anything.”
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