Vincent Kompany is hoping Lionel Messi does end up joining Manchester City and believes the Barcelona legend could help the club end their Champions League drought.
Messi handed in a shock transfer request this week with Pep Guardiola’s side the strong favourites to sign the Argentine should he secure a Camp Nou exit.
Having previously played under Guardiola, Messi reportedly favours a move to the Etihad with City’s manager also seemingly keen on a reunion after the two held initial talks about a move.
Kompany, who recently confirmed his playing retirement as he focuses on managing Anderlecht, is hoping Messi does end up playing for Manchester City and believes his relationship with Guardiola could prove decisive.
“It’d be incredible for the club to have a player like him – he could help them take the next step by winning the Champions League,” Kompany said via The Sun.
“I know Guardiola’s way of thinking, so I can well imagine the two of them will still have a rapport. I can imagine Pep and Messi still have one another’s phone numbers. So they can give one another a call.
“If Messi has decided to leave Barcelona then I can only respect his decision. Let’s be clear – as a City fan, I hope Messi joins them.”
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