Former teammate wrote emotional message before Lionel Messi’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

Before Lionel Messi May transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, former Barcelona teammate and good friend Luis Suarez wrote a touching message to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner on Instagram.

In his post, Suarez said he was proud of Lionel Messi’s time in Barcelona and witnessed the 34-year-old player becoming the greatest football player in the history of the Catalan team.Suarez wrote:

“There is not enough language to tell the story you wrote in Barcelona. The club that witnessed your growth, the club you love so much, won so many championships for them, until you become the best player ever.”

Luis Suarez also thanked Lionel Messi for helping him settle in Barcelona after his transfer from Liverpool in 2014. The current Atletico Madrid striker is happy to share some wonderful moments with Messi on the pitch.

“Since I arrived, I will always be grateful for how you receive me [at Barcelona] Because you are such a great person. I am honored to share thousands of wonderful moments with you, and I am very fortunate to be able to play with you,” Suarez said.

Luis Suarez also wishes Lionel Messi good luck, because the Argentine is preparing to leave La Liga this summer to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Uruguayan striker added:

“I sincerely hope that everything that happens in the future will be the best for you and your family. I love you very much.”

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PSG is confident to reach an agreement with Lionel Messi

According to an Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain is extremely optimistic about reaching a final agreement with Lionel Messi and his father Jorge. The Barcelona Amulet and its representatives are currently waiting for a formal contract proposal to start the negotiation process.

Lionel Messi will speak to Barcelona and its fans for the last time at a press conference later today (Sunday, August 8). Messi’s father Jorge will stay in Spain to attend his son’s press conference instead of flying to Paris to start negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain.

According to French media L’Equipe (via Sports Bible), PSG will provide Lionel Messi with a salary close to 769,000 euros a week, which will make the 34-year-old player’s annual income after tax approximately 40 million euros. According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain will provide Lionel Messi with a two-year contract with the option of extending it for another year.

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