The Manchester United midfielder has admitted he is desperately hoping that the Argentine will decide against teaming up again with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad when his Barcelona deal expires in the summer. Mata revealed that friends keep texting him to tell him that Messi will be wearing Sky Blue next season. Mata, who was speaking in his role as an Laureus ambassador, was asked about Messi’s chances of moving to City. Former Spain star Mata said: “I have a soft spot – which is very easy to have – for Messi. “I would give him the trophy for the best player every year – I will give him the trophy for the best player ever because, what he’s done in his career and what he still does, is just unbelievable.

Source: Daily Mirror December 05, 2020 22:30 UTC