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'I'd probably panic!' - England defender Coady anxious over potential Messi meeting in Premier League

Wolves and England defender Conor Coady has admitted he'd "probably panic" at the prospect of facing Lionel Messi in the Premier League.

Messi has sensationally told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club after 20 years, declaring his intention to activate a clause that will allow him to unilaterally opt out of his contract.

Though several clubs have been linked, Manchester City have emerged as the favourites to land the Argentine, who would reunite with his former coach Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.

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Coady is excited by the prospect of an all-time great playing in England, though he admitted that the idea of facing off against Messi would also give him a fair bit of anxiety.