Messi representatives issue statement to denounce Coach interview as false

In the interview, Messi was quoted as saying that he would play for Barcelona for as long as the club wanted him, while he also had words of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Following a supposed interview in Coach magazine we would like to confirm and clarify that that the player never gave an interview to this medium.

We reserve the right to take legal actions against media that spread false information on Leo Messi.

Messi and Barcelona are currently emerged in a delicate negotation regarding his contract extension, with the richest European clubs like Manchester City or PSG reportedly trying to lure the superstar away from Spain.