Former Premier League stars Michael Owen, who played for both Liverpool and Manchester United, recently discussed the possibility of Lionel Messi making a move to the English Premier League.

Owen shared his thoughts in an interview with ESPN Argentina, where he explained why he thinks a move to the Premier League would be a good fit for the Argentine football legend.

The former striker emphasized that with Guardiola at the helm, Messi would seamlessly integrate into a team built on precise passing and attacking football.

At 37, Messi’s future has been the subject of much speculation, with numerous reports linking him to a potential Premier League switch.

His contract at Paris Saint-Germain has ended, and he has since moved to Inter Miami, but the idea of him returning to Europe, particularly to England, has continued to fuel rumors.

One such report, from Tuttosport via Hindustan Times, suggests that Guardiola is keen on securing Messi for a six-month loan, hoping to revitalize City’s form after a disappointing series of results.

Manchester City, despite being one of the most successful teams in recent years, has found themselves struggling with just one win in their last 12 matches.

Their latest defeat came at the hands of Aston Villa, who beat them 2-1 in a Premier League clash, adding to their growing list of poor performances.

Owen further mentioned that, despite Messi’s age, his skill set would suit any team in the world.

However, when it comes to Manchester City, he believes there’s no better match.

“It has to be Manchester City,” Owen said. “With Pep, he knows him so well.

They’re a passing team, and Messi is all about that. It would work perfectly.”