Cesc Fàbregas has rejected claims he might be involved in trying to get Lionel Messi out of Barcelona to join him at Chelsea.
He said on the Spanish radio programme Al Primer Toque on Onda Cero: “I’m upset that they say that I could be mediating for Messi to come to Chelsea. How can I be talking about contracts... I’m only a footballer.
“He [Messi] will do what makes him happiest. Personally, as his friend, colleague and footballer, if you gave me the chance to play with him again, I would welcome it.
“I don’t know Luis Enrique. I do know Leo and I doubt very much that what is being said is happening, because he’s a very relaxed guy and I’ve never seen any of that in the three years we spent together.
“Messi is happy at Barça and they are happy with him.”