Lionel Messi to join Barcelona teammates in training next Monday for pre-season preparation- Lionel Messi set to rejoin Barcelona teammates on next Monday - The 33-year-old has made it clear he wants to leave the club this summer - Messi handed the club his transfer request after an unfruitful meeting with new boss Ronald Koeman PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Embattled Lionel Messi will reportedly show up at Barcelona training on Monday ahead of their preparation for the new season. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner surprised the world after handing the club of his decision to leave them this summer. Having spent over 17 years at the club, the Argentine is open to starting afresh elsewhere despite not having many years left to play. Although he felt he could leave on a free transfer owing to the clause included in his contract, the club however told him that privilege has elapsed after the season ended. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' SunSport reported that his representatives have urged him to join the rest of the team next week to avoid giving the Catalan giants more leverage on him in the pending legal battle between them. The Sun quoting TyC Sports revealed that Messi will be available when Barca begin pre-season training on Monday - despite previous indications that he wouldn't. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman will be expected to decide on his relationship with the 33-year-old after their initial discussion ended up unfruitful. He will either allow him join the rest of the squad or train all by himself, but the latter could further put his future at the Camp Nou in jeopardy. Having revealed he wants to leave this summer, the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan are interested in signing the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves City have an advantage over others in the chase for the Argentine with Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero set to play a major role in his switch. He played under the Spaniard at Barcelona and Aguero shared the dressing room with him at the national team level. Mundo Deportivo's Francesc Aguillar claims that City chief executive Ferran Soriano believes that his side will successfully swoop in and take the six-time Ballon d'Or winner for free. Barcelona have previously insisted that they will demand his £630 million release clause in full if they are to sell their star asset. But City chiefs are confident that they can negotiate this fee down, if needs be. Legit.ng earlier reported that Aguero has made fans go crazy about Messi's potential move to Premier League club Manchester City. The Argentine striker removed the No.10 from his Instagram account and many believe Messi is just a click away from joining the Citizens. Read also Kieran Trippier joins Atletico Madrid: everything you need to know about the star Aguero has worn the No.10 jersey since 2008 and would do anything to make his international teammate wear the shirt when they become colleagues at club level. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi set to rejoin Barcelona teammates on next Monday - The 33-year-old has made it clear he wants to leave the club this summer - Messi handed the club his transfer request after an unfruitful meeting with new boss Ronald Koeman PAY ATTENTION: ! PAY ATTENTION: ' Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye |