Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied reports claiming he tried to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi for his side.
Guardiola worked with the Argentinian attacker before quitting Barca, later taking up the reins at Bayern Munich, and he claims he has never approached any of his former clubs to say he wants one of their players.
“When I left Barcelona and went to Bayern Munich and Manchester City I never asked Messi to come here," Guardiola said, via Standard Sport. "I never went to both clubs and said I want this player."
“I know how important he is for Barcelona.