Tévez and Javier Mascherano both began their careers in England at West Ham while seven of their Argentina team-mates are currently playing in the Premier League. Martino was asked if Messi might ever follow them. “The Premier League is huge and Leo has got all the qualities required in such a big competition,” said Martino. “But it is difficult to find a player so close to Barcelona and it is up to Leo to make that decision.”