The Argentina forward has been at an intense rehab camp in Buenos Aires recovering from a string of thigh problems which have ruled him out of action since November.
But he is scheduled to be back next month - meaning he will be gunning for Pellegrini and City when the sides meet in the Champions League in February.see pics after the cut:
Messi took the picture with wife Antonella Roccuzzo in his home town of Rosario, saying that these would be his 'last few days' in the city.
Barcelona are back in action on January 5, and the forward is expected to be fit for the Nou Camp clash with Elche.
However Barca, and in particular Neymar, have flourished in his absence, topping La Liga going into the new year. But Messi will certainly boost the Catalan giants.
And you would expect him to have regained form and fitness just in time for the clash with City, whose players, including Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero, have implored the 26-year-old to join them in Manchester - presumably so they do not have to face him.
But you would expect him to stay in Barcelona, start scoring and be in full flow by February.
Pellegrini, you have been warned...
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