Lionel Messi Rejects Move To Premier League, Says He Will Retire At Barcelona

Lionel Messi insists he will NOT leave Barcelona this summer.

The Argentine collected his fifth  Ballon d'Or trophy in Zurich on Monday as he pipped Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the prize.

He has enjoyed another incredible year - winning five trophies with Barca and scoring a staggering 48 goals.

However, there have been reports linking him with Manchester City and a possible reunion with Pep Guardiola, should he move to the Etihad.

But speaking at the ceremony, Messi insisted he has no plans to move to the Premier League.

"Now is not the time to think about whether this is (my) peak. It’s more important that we keep trying to win, that we work hard. It’s a lot to think about.

‘I’ve always said that (I can’t leave Barcelona). It’s always my response. I want to finish my career at home.

"My home is Barcelona. Football changes so much. A year ago, we were all getting criticised and we ended up winning nearly everything. My intention is to terminate my career where it started, in Barcelona."

-UK Mirror