Lionel Messi is unlikely to leave Barcelona in the near future despite his ongoing contract situation, according to the CEO of Manchester City.
Messi, 29, faces a slightly uncertain future at the Nou Camp, as his contact runs out at the end of next season and he is yet to sign an extension.
City chief executive Ferran Soriano has no doubt Messi will remain a Barcelona player in the near future, however, and played down his chances of coming to Manchester.
He told Chinese news agency Xinhua when asked about Messi joining City: 'No.