The Premier League could spark the demise of the great Lionel Messi, according to LaLiga president Javier Tebas.
It's beginning to look inevitable that Messi will leave Barcelona next summer when his contract runs out, after a dramatic summer which saw the Nou Camp icon announce his intention to leave the club.
Eventually persuaded to stay put after bitter talks with the Catalan club, Messi's top suitors were Manchester City before his U-turn, and Pep Guardiola's side will likely remain the front-runners in 2021.
Lionel Messi was on the verge of a move away from Barcelona this summer before a U-turn
LaLiga president Javier Tebas is keen to play down the void Messi will leave if he exits Spain
Messi has spent his whole unforgettable career at Barca, making his league debut back in October 2004 and now fast closing in on 500 appearances in the Spanish first tier.