Posted on November 8, 2021 at 7.15 p.m. by La Rédaction
Today a PSG player, Lionel Messi would always follow what is happening in his former club. So, when he learned about Xavi's arrival on the FC Barcelona bench, the Argentine did not fail to congratulate the new Catalan coach in his own way.
Last summer, Lionel Messi left FC Barcelona to join PSG . The Argentinian failed to reach an agreement with the Catalan club to extend his contract and has therefore joined the Parisian ranks free of any engagement. It was with a heavy heart that Lionel Messi packed his bags to leave the Blaugrana. But even though he is no longer a playerFC Barcelona , the six-time Ballon D'Or would still follow what happens at his former club. Thus, when he learned about the arrival of Xavi on the Barça bench, the number 30 of PSG did not fail to congratulate him in his own way.
Messi asked Xavi if he felt bad not to train him
During his official presentation, in comments reported by SPORT, Xavi admitted having received the support of Lionel Messi for the great challenge that awaits him at FC Barcelona . The PSG player would have asked him a question in the tone of humor: “He asked me if I felt bad not to train him, like Eto'o or Ronaldinho. He congratulated me with a laugh as always. “If he is no longer a member of FC Barcelona today, Lionel Messi would still keep very good contact with his former teammates.