Source: Eurosport
Laporta: Messi Going Nowhere
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists Lionel Messi is not for sale at any price.[LNB]Manchester City and Chelsea have been linked with world record bids for the Camp Nou favourite in the summer, but Barca will not consider any offer.[LNB]Messi's performances this season have cemented his reputation as one of the world's finest players and Laporta feels such accolades are a testimony to the club's policy of nurturing young talent.[LNB]The 21-year-old, like Kaka at Milan, has repeatedly expressed contentment with his present employers and it would appear a parting of ways is highly unlikely in the foreseeable future.[LNB]"Messi is not for sale and that's it," said Laporta.[LNB]"It's not a question of money. For me he's the best player in the world and he feels comfortable at Barcelona. [LNB]"For us, Messi reflects Barca in a perfect way that makes young players see how we develop talent. [LNB]"Leo Messi came to Barca when he was 12 years old. He has a natural talent but we created the player you know and we are very proud of this. [LNB]"I think Leo is very happy in our city and in our country and so is his family."[LNB]
