Lionel Messi insisted he will finish his career at Barcelona, categorically ruling out a move to any other club after winning his fifth Ballon d'Or on Monday.
Reports have sporadically linked the Argentinian superstar with a move to the Premier League over the last year, with Martin Lipton of the Sun suggesting he could reunite with former manager Pep Guardiola at Manchester City next season.
However, Messi, 28, dealt a major blow to potential suitors by stating his intention to stay at the Camp Nou until he hangs up his boots, per the Daily Mail's Dominic King:
I want to keep succeeding with the club.