Pep Guardiola begins talks with Messi in world's biggest football transfer- Pep Guardiola has reportedly begun talks with Lionel Messi about a move to Man City - The Spanish gaffer in the past has shown his interest in the Argentine since he left Camp Nou - Guardiola and Messi enjoyed successes together in the coach's best spell in his managerial career PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Pep Guardiola has begun talks with his former player and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to Goal. The 33-year-old is poised to leave the Camp Nou after handing a transfer request and asking the club to let him go for free due to the terms in his contract. But La Blaugrana have insisted that he has a £630million release clause which would expire in the summer of 2021. It is not the first time Guardiola has tried to lure Messi to Man City as the Etihad outfit are one of the few clubs that can afford to price the Argentine away from Camp Nou. Guardiola and Messi's relationship have been cordial as both player and manager enjoyed success during the Spanish boss' stint from 2008 to 2012. Pep won six major trophies in his first season as manager at Barcelona with the help of Messi and the rest of other stars helping him to achieve the remarkable feat. And another six titles would follow before the former Spain international joined Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. Messi is also keen to reunite with Guardiola having enjoyed arguably their greatest successes together that saw him score 73 goals during the 2011-12 campaign. The possibility of playing alongside international teammate Sergio Aguero is understood to appeal to the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Manchester United, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are among the other clubs interested in making history by signing the charismatic attacker. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Carles Puyol has thrown his weight behind his former teammate Lionel Messi after the Barcelona captain finally opened he wanted to leave the Camp Nou. The Barca legend played with the Argentine in the early years of his career and they won trophies during their short stints with the club together. And the World Cup winner took to his social media account to show approval for Messi's intentions of ending his long romance with La Blaugrana. Legit.ng also reported that Lionel Messi cannot leave Barcelona on a free transfer, according to former club President Joan Gaspart. The Argentine superstar caught the world unawares when he told La Blaugrana its time for him to leave the club. But Gaspart who was president of Barca between 2000 and 2003 has stated that he would prefer Messi to leave next season for free than to go for less than €700million. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Pep Guardiola has reportedly begun talks with Lionel Messi about a move to Man City - The Spanish gaffer in the past has shown his interest in the Argentine since he left Camp Nou - Guardiola and Messi enjoyed successes together in the coach's best spell in his managerial career PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye