Pep Guardiola could rebuild his Manchester City team around Lionel Messi if the Argentine gets his wish and leaves Barcelona, according to former Nou Camp great Rivaldo.
Messi’s lawyers informed Barcelona on Tuesday that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for nothing.
Barcelona insist the release clause has expired and that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner can only leave if a rival club is willing to pay a €700 million buyout clause.
Rivaldo hopes the two parties can reach a compromise.
