London — Pep Guardiola could rebuild his Manchester City team around Lionel Messi if the Argentine gets his wish and leaves Barcelona, according to former Nou Camp great Rivaldo.

Messi’s lawyers informed Barcelona on Tuesday that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract that could allow him to leave for nothing...

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