Striker Lionel Messi informed the leadership of Barcelona about the desire to leave and started looking for a new club.

The Catalan club is ready to consider the option of parting with the striker, but refused to let him go as a free agent. Interest in the 33-year-old was previously attributed to Inter and Manchester City.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio's website, Inter's management does not consider Messi's transfer possible and is not working on it.. The only contender for the Argentine is Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola has already discussed with the player the possibility of a transition.

Messi's current contract with Barcelona runs until June 2021.

Earlier it was reported that Barcelona wants to bail out more than 222 million euros for Messi.