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‘Messi is no forbidden dream' - ex-Inter chief Moratti says club 'will explore deal’ for Barcelona star

Lionel Messi is not a “forbidden dream” for Inter and the Serie A giants will rekindle their interest in the Argentine if no contract extension is agreed at Barcelona, claims Massimo Moratti.

The former Nerazzurri president did his best to put a stunning deal in place for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner during his time at San Siro.

Messi left the door ajar for a move to be made, with the South American talking up his admiration for the Italian outfit. That offered Inter hope, but prising an all-time great away from Camp Nou was never going to be easy.