Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he doesn’t think Lionel Messi would leave Barcelona for Chelsea.
The Argentine’s future at Barcelona has been talked about in recent months, with Chelsea previously linked with a £200m move for the forward.
Reports in the Spanish media suggest that Messi could favour a move to the Premier League, having become frustrated with life at Barcelona, under current manager Luis Enrique.
However Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that the 27-year-old is unlikely to leave Barcelona anytime soon, given his stature in the footbblling world. However refused to rule out a move for him.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s League Cup Final against Tottenham, Mourinho said:
“I think it’s difficult [for Messi to leave]. I have a feeling that Messi will always be Barca.
“I may be wrong, in football you never know what will happen tomorrow, but I do not see a player of this size out of that club.
“But, as I say, I may be wrong.”
by Ben Reardon
