Manchester City have reportedly not given up hope of signing Lionel Messi this summer and have prepared an offer for the Barcelona star.
The 33-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and his future remains unclear, although the Catalan club are desperate for him to sign an extension.
According to Marca, the Citizens are ready to offer Messi a new challenge and boss Pep Guardiola wants to be reunited with his former Barca protégé.
However, City won’t make their move until the Argentine communicates his decision to leave the Camp Nou.
Guardiola’s side need a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero, who will leave at the expiry of his contract this summer, and they also want to bring in a midfielder, but their plans hinge on Messi’s decision.
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