Joan Laporta can't imagine Lionel Messi at Manchester City. As favourite to become Barcelona's new president next month, that might be a very important detail.
'I can only imagine him in a Barça shirt,' he says preparing for the January 24 election from his campaign headquarters in heart of the city.
'And I will do everything possible to make sure he continues to wear it with the number 10 on his back. I think it suits him very well.'
Most of the other the candidates have sat on the fence regarding Messi's future or even hinted he might be worth more to the club off the wage bill.