Lionel Messi is at a loss to understand why Manchester United seem prepared to let Carlos Tevez leave Old Trafford. The Barcelona and Argentina forward believes his compatriot Tevez could get into any team in the world.

The 25 year old now appears to have no future at United as a permanent contract has not yet been agreed to replace the two-year loan deal which expires this summer.

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.