Reports are out claiming that Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has shutdown rumours linking him with Barcelona.
The former Real Madrid forward was linked with a return to La Liga with Barcelona reportedly keen to acquire his services.
The 26 year old Argentine international said to tuttomercatoweb.com: “I am really grateful to Leo (Messi) for his kind words but I have a contract with Napoli that makes me very happy.
“The Partenopei club (Napoli) has always treated me very well since I arrived there.”