Renewed talk of Inter launching a raid for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is “fantasy football”, says Nerazzurri director Giuseppe Marotta, with keeping Alexis Sanchez on board a more pressing concern for the Serie A giants.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has been linked with a move to San Siro on a regular basis down the years.
Speculation has always been brought to an end by the penning of fresh terms or public statements of commitment to the cause at Camp Nou.
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An exit door could, however, be edging open in 2020, with Messi reported to have shelved contract talks in Catalunya amid concerns regarding the direction in which Barca are heading on and off the field.