Andres Iniesta says it is imperativeLionel Messi stays at Camp Nou if the club are continue to challenge for domestic and European honours.
A disagreement with coach Luis Enrique added further fuel to rumours the 27-year-old could leave Camp Nou, with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Chelsea reportedly keeping a close eye on the 27-year-old's situation.
However, Iniesta remains hopeful that Messi will stay put and help Barcelona to more silverware in the future.
"I hope and wish that Leo can be with Barca for a long time, because he has been, is and will be fundamental to us competing for honours. That's my sole desire," Iniesta told the official Fifa website
"Look, there's no denying that when there's so much talk on the outside and when it’s not about football or your play, it can affect things.
"You try, or at least should try, to ignore all of that because a lot of it isn't true. The sheer number of reports can annoy you. That said, we know we're at a club where a lot is asked of you, where everything is magnified tenfold.
"There are so many opinions and a lot of things can come from that. When things aren't going exactly to plan, then we have to deal with those kind of situations.
"The only way we can change that and make the public more settled is by playing well and winning.
"That way they forget a bit about all the stuff on the outside and focus instead on what their players are doing on the pitch."
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