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Report: Lionel Messi Chooses Manchester City as Preferred Transfer Destination

Lionel Messi reportedly wants to spend next season at Manchester City after moving on from Barcelona, according to Marcelo Bechler:

Bechler had reported earlier this month Messi wanted to leave Barcelona, which was confirmed by the club Tuesday, perMoises Llorens and Sam Marsdenof ESPN.

According toRodrigo Faez and Moises Llorensof ESPN, the superstar spoke with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the phone last week to discuss a potential move to the Premier League club.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.