Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says he does not
understand why Manchester United are still to sign Carlos Tevez on
a permanent deal.
The former West Ham man completes a two-year loan deal at Old
Trafford this summer, with Sir Alex Ferguson's side having the
option to sign the Argentine for a fee believed to be in the region
of £20 million.
However, any deal for the powerful front-man has yet to be
agreed.
Tevez himself has revealed he expects to leave the Premier
League champions this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester City and
Real Madrid just some of the clubs being linked with his
signature.
While United argue that they intend to negotiate an agreement to
keep him at Old Trafford with the player's representitive, Kia
Joorabchian.
But Messi, who could line-up against his fellow countryman in
next Wednesday's Champions League final in Rome, is perplexed at
why the reigning English, European and World Champions are risking
losing his services by taking so long to sort out his future.
“I have no idea why Manchester are letting my countryman go," he
said.
"He is talented enough to be in every team in the world’s
starting line-up."
