Usually so rare in the media, Lionel Messi has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. After publicly beating Eric Abidal on Instagram in early February, the sixfold Ballon d'Or has this time chosen the Catalan press to review all the hot files, from its future to that of Neymar. The two are great friends. The FC Barcelona captain repeated his admiration for the Brazilian star. "I have said it many times, at the sporting level, Neymar is one of the best in the world and I would love to see him come back, assured the Argentinian, before adding, he is a person joyful, he always had a smile and enjoyed himself both on and off the pitch. The cloakroom was all the more warm. ”
"Neymar has worked hard on a comeback and this is the first step to get there."
Lionel MessiPlayer of FC Barcelona from 2013 to 2017, the number 10 of PSG wanted to return to Catalonia last summer, it's an open secret, "he worked a lot on a return and this is the first step to achieve it . " The Argentinian is certain of it. "Neymar really wants to come back." On the other hand, a return to Catalonia will again win the hearts of socios, who have still not digested the pain of the departure of the Brazilian. "I understand that people see him that way given how it went, it annoyed me too at the time, we tried to convince him to stay" assured the "Pulga".
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“In the end all we want is to win and have the best. We the players and the supporters. As I said before, he is one of the best and has brought us so much on the field. ” recalled Lionel Messi. At the club since 2000, the Argentinian, who made his pro debut in 2004, reiterated his desire to extend the adventure at Barça, despite rumors that send him elsewhere at the end of the season. "I had many possibilities to leave the club, many clubs were interested and willing to pay the release clause but at no time did I want to leave, and neither did I today." Motivated by the quest for a new Champions League and continuing to win the championship, Messi knows that reinforcements in attack will be crucial while Barça has an uneven offensive power. With this in mind, the Argentinian therefore evokes Neymar, as does his compatriot Lautaro Martinez (22 years old). "Lautaro is incredible, he has an exceptional physical condition, it was obvious that he was going to become a great player, he is very strong, good in one against one, in front of the goal (…), he is complete." Announced with insistence in Catalonia for this summer, the Inter Milan striker would therefore also delight Lionel Messi, who sees in his partner in selection a certified copy of Luis Suarez. "I wish everyone could come to win everything."
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#ENTREVISTA® to Messi: "Neymar está con muchas ganas de volver. Ojalá pudiesen come todos y pelearlo todo, y la Champions. Lautaro Martínez tiene mucho parecido con Luis"
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