Lionel Messi's friend, Cesc Fabregas, had previously refused to rule out a potential move, saying "never say never." However, Suwarso's comments suggest that a deal is unlikely to happen.
In an interview with La Stampa, Suwarso explained that the Messi family was simply guests of Fabregas and his wife, and that it would be a long shot for Messi to join Como, given his current earning potential. Suwarso also clarified his comments in a later interview with Sky Italy, stating that a Messi transfer is "impossible."
