Luis Suarez has rubbished claims his career prospects are tied to Lionel Messi as the duo's future at Barcelona continues to look uncertain.
Following Ronald Koeman's appointment as the Catalans' new manager earlier this month, the former Liverpool striker was reportedly told he had no future at Camp Nou and will be sold this summer.
Messi handed in a transfer request soon after, prompting speculation that the treatment of the Uruguayan triggered his decision following growing discontent with Barca bosses.
That led to Suarez 's former lawyer Alejandro Balbi claiming that the Uruguayan's future would be tied to that of Messi, such is the strong bond between the pair which has developed ever since Suarez joined Barca in 2014.
"Offers are already raining down on him from all sides," Balbi told Superf Fútbol, quoted by TyC Sports. "He is an outstanding player and is more current than ever.
"I know little about the chance of that he goes to Manchester City, but everyone knows about the brotherhood he has with Leo. They are flesh and nail, they arrive together, they kick together, they have family gatherings together. They are compadres and they understand each other on and off the pitch.
"I think that for Lucho it will greatly influence where Lio goes to play. If he owned Manchester or Juve, he would be calling on both of them to count on them. It would be the great blow in world football in the last 20 years."
However, Suarez took to his Instagram Story to seemingly dismiss the claims, insisting he can talk for himself.
Writing in Spanish, the Uruguayan said: "There are people speaking in my name or saying things about me, when I have not had a relationship (with them) for years. I speak when I have to speak for myself!!!"
The striker joined Barcelona from Liverpool in the summer of 2014 in a £65m deal and has scored 198 goals in 283 appearances in his six seasons at Camp Nou.
Winning four La Liga titles, four Copa Del Rey titles and the Champions League, Suarez has one left on his contract with the Spanish giants.
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