Watch: Manchester City fan asks Guardiola to buy Messi

You can't fault Manchester City supporters for having grandiose ideas now that celebrated manager Pep Guardiola is at the helm of the club.

One fan, though, allowed himself to get a tad carried away during the Spanish tactician's introductory press conference Sunday, asking Guardiola to bring Lionel Messi to the Etihad.

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The former Barcelona manager gave a response that drew a few laughs from the large crowd in attendance.

"I think he's not a bad player, this guy," Guardiola joked. "I'm sorry, Messi has to stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career."