Lionel Messi and a heartfelt message dedicated to Jordi Alba: “You were more than a teammate…”

This Wednesday, Jordi Alba has announced that he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, with a new La Liga title under his arm. His friend Lionel Messiwith whom he was able to forge an excellent partnership with the blaugrana shirt, he was attentive to the announcement: First he left a like for the post on the left side and then he dedicated a heartfelt message.

Just when the people of Culé await the possible return of Leo, Alba made the decision to leave the Catalan club despite having a contract valid until mid-2024. The duo had an incomparable synergy around the Camp Nou field.

Jordi, doing the whole left wing, He made a unique tandem with Messi. Indeed, He became one of Rosario’s best assistants, a status he still maintains: he is 5th on the privileged list, with 25 passes-goals and just surpassed by Luis Suárez (35), Dani Alves (32), Andrés Iniesta (28) and Neymar (27).

It will now follow the streets of Busquets. The 34-year-old left-back started his career at Barcelona during the 2012/13 season and went on to glory, winning 18 titles: six La Liga, five Copa del Rey, four Spanish Super Cups, one Champions League, one European Super Cup and one Club World Cup.

In total, he played 458! matches in the Blaugrana entity, scoring 27 goals and distributing 99 assists. an eminence. With the farewell of Busquets and his friends, one stage of the two historic ones in Catalonia ends. Leo, as he did with the central midfielder, dedicated an exciting publication to the defender.

Messi’s emotional message

You were more than a teammate, a true accomplice on the pitch… And how nice to be able to enjoy how well we feel personally.

You know that I always wish you the best and your family as well, I hope your new stage continues to bring you much success and joy.

Thanks for everything, Jordan. A big hug!