Barcelona star Antonie Greizmann hopes Lionel Messi will still be his teammate when the season begins.

The Argentine superstar is involved in a bitter tussle with the Catalan club, as he wishes to be released from his contract.

Messi reportedly wants to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. But Griezmann hopes he stays.

"We are trying to stay updated with the issue, but it is between him and the club," the France international told reporters.

"We only hope that he stays. I am trying to stay focused on the national team and prepare well for the next two games.

"We have heard a little of everything but we don't know anything else about all this affair."