Lionel Messi says "I have no intention of leaving Barcelona"

Lionel Messi insists he has no intention of leaving Barcelona, amidst talk of a potential move away from Camp Nou.

The Argentina superstar has been heavily linked with both Manchester City and Chelsea but says that rumours of talks with the two Premier League clubs are "lies".

Reports had suggested that Messi and Enrique were at loggerheads after the 27-year-old was benched against Real Sociedad - a match Barca lost 1-0 - and that the forward was pushing for the manager to be dismissed.

However, Messi has now hit back at such claims, insisting that he has no "rivalry" with the former Roma boss.

Goal.com: http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2015/01/12/7880462/messi-i-have-no-intention-of-leaving-barcelona