Lionel Messi is unattainable for most football clubs in the world , according to Barcelona sporting director Ariedo Braida . If he was n't expensive enough through goals alone , news of his marketability will perhaps scare away any more potential suitors as Barcelona bosses further hailed their star man . ' [ Messi ] is a very strong player and is the icon of world football , ' Braida told Radio Anch'io Sport . 'He sells lots of shirts around the world , it 's extraordinary . Lionel Messi is unattainable to most football clubs in the world , according to the Barcelona sporting director . There were rumours of Messi falling out with coach Luis Enrique ( pictured ) , but they have been put to bed . 'The president [ Josep Maria Bartomeu ] always says that Messi is an alien . I think and hope that economically he 's unapproachable for other clubs . 'Even if you have to pay attention to new investors , Messi has a release clause of €250 million ( £179million ) and for most teams that is an unattainable figure . 'Leo in Barcelona is much-loved by all , I think it would be a mistake for him to change team . ' Ariedo Braida ( pictured ) says that it would be a mistake for Messi to change teams . The Argentinian has helped Barcelona to the top of La Liga ahead of their crunch El Clasico with Real Madrid . Earlier in the season , there had been speculation over a potential exit for the Argentinian superstar . Rumours of a bust-up with coach Luis Enrique circulated , but they have been put to bed and Messi has helped the team to the top of La Liga . For much of the season , Real Madrid held the top spot in Spain , but last week Barca overtook them ahead of next weekend 's El Clasico .
The pulling power of Lionel Messi has been hailed by a Barcelona chief . BraidaAriedo Braida says the Argentinian 's marketability is 'extraordinary ' Ariedo Braida thinks that Messi is unattainable for most clubs around the world . He revealed that the Barcelona president refers to Messi as an 'alien ' CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .