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Lionel Messi rules out move to another European club

Messi has said that he could return to Argentina one day

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has ruled out a transfer away from Barcelona in the future and said that if he ever did leave the Catalan giants, he would only return to Argentina.

The five-time Balon D'or winner has always stated his desire to stay with Barcelona he moved to Catalonia from Argentina in 2001 and progressed through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy with the likes of Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas.

A move to PSG and the Premier League has been touted, however Messi has no desire to leave.

Speaking to French magazine, France football he said: "I have always said that Barcelona is my home and I want to retire here, with regards to my career in Europe."

Messi started his career playing for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina and a return to his homeland is something that would interest him.

He said: "I am never going to play for another European club, but I would like to try Argentine football,

Before adding: "I am sure what I want and what I want is to stay at Barca."

Messi was also pleased with the form that he has over the past year. After a troublesome two seasons hampered with various injuries, he, along with deadly striking duo Luis Suarez and Neymar, helped Barcelona with the treble last year.

I feel much better than I did in the last two years," the forward said.

"In 2013 and 2014 I had various injuries and I wasn't at full power.

"Now I feel back on top. I think I’ve found the level I was showing three of four years ago."

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