Messi surprised by Tevez situation

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi believes his compatriot Carlos Tevez could get into any team in the world.

Tevez’s future at Manchester United has been in doubt for several months as a permanent contract has not yet been agreed to replace the two-year loan deal which expires this summer.

On Saturday the 25-year-old appeared to wave goodbye to the United fans following the draw against Arsenal which secured a third consecutive Premier League title, but Messi is surprised the Red Devils have not snapped up the striker.

Messi told Setanta Sports: “I have no idea why Manchester are letting my countryman go while he is talented enough to be in every team in the world’s starting line-up.”

Messi also quashed rumours surrounding his own future, with newspapers suggesting he is wanted by Barca’s arch rivals Real Madrid.

“As far as I am concerned I want to continue with Barca,” he said.