In Barcelona, a Blaugrana midfielder who has recently lifted the World Cup with his national team has spoken warmly of Lionel Messi, saying he hopes the Argentine’s final chapter in football will be written at the Catalan club.
Key takeaways
- The Barcelona player recently became a World Cup winner with his country.
- He highlighted Messi’s stature within the game.
- He said he would be delighted to see Messi end his playing career as a Barcelona player.
Barcelona remains part of Messi’s story
The midfielder’s remarks underline the enduring connection between Messi and Barcelona, where the Argentine built the defining years of his club career and became one of football’s most celebrated figures.
Messi was pictured alongside Pedri in the source material, a reminder of the bond between the club’s past icons and its newer generation. For the Barcelona player, the preferred ending is clear: Messi retiring in the colours of the Culés.
