Manchester City are remaining patient in their pursuit of Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, according to reports.
The Argentina international is out of contract on June 30 and has yet to make a decision about his future.
According to Marca, City’s interest has not waned but the club will now make a move for the Argentine until he makes it clear he wants to leave the Camp Nou.
The decision is out of the Blaugrana’s hands this time around, with Messi free to leave when his contract expires.
Pep Guardiola remains keen to be reunited with Messi in Manchester, and City are one of the few teams in the world who could afford the Argentine’s wages.
The Spanish outlet reports that City are willing to make Messi a “very appealing” offer, but they are waiting for the player to make the first move by confirming he wants to leave Barcelona.
For now Messi will be focused on this weekend’s Clasico clash with Real Madrid, which will take place at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Saturday.
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