Messi says he would be excited if Griezmann joins Barcelona next season
- Lionel Messi reveals he wishes Barcelona signs Antoine Griezmann
- Iniesta played his last match in Nou Camp as he leaves the Catalan side
- Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Coutinho
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messsi has revealed that he would be delighted if Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann was to join them at Nou Camp.
The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan club during the course the season.
Diego Simeone's side finished second in La Liga but were 13 points adrift the champions Barca who won the league with three games left.
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Messi’s finished top scorer in Europe and claimed fifth Golden Shoe after winning the Pichichi Trophy with 34 top-flight goals.
The Argentine was asked what he made of the rumours linking Griezmann with move to the Catalan club after Barca’s 1-0 win over Real Sociedad
“It’s obvious that I like him [Griezmann],” Messi told RAC1. “He’s one of the best players in the world right now.
“I don’t know if there’s any real interest, but we’re delighted if the best players come and Griezmann is one of the best.”
The 1-0 win over Real Sociedad represented the legendary Andres Iniesta’s 674th and final game in a Barcelona shirt.
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The 34-year-old playmaker is now rumoured to be considering an offer to join the Japanese J.League outfit Vissel Kobe.
Ernesto Valverde was pleased for the club hero to be able to sign off with a win in front of his home fans and Iniesta handing the captain's hand-band over to Messi was somewhat a symbolic gesture.
"We wanted to compete and win, but today was Andres' day and the crowd made it special," Valverde said.
"I wanted to change things at the end of the game, to coincide with Leo on the field... It was the right moment."
“These types of players will be talked about long into the future," he continued.
"They are unrepeatable, historical players that everyone will remember."
Ivan Rakitic elaborated on what it was like to play with a Barca legend.
"It is a real pleasure to share all those moments with him," Rakitic added.
"With Andres I won a friend for life, I have a lot of affection for all his family. It will be unforgettable what I have lived with him."
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported Philippe Coutinho scored the only goal in Barcelona's final game of the season against Real Sociedad.
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Source: Legit.ng
