Lionel Messi Sadly Wishes He Could Have Played More With PSG Teammate Neymar Junior at Barcelona

Lionel Messi Sadly Wishes He Could Have Played More With PSG Teammate Neymar Junior at Barcelona

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  • Lionel Messi has admitted that he wishes he had more fun with Paris Saint Germain teammate Neymar Junior at Barcelona
  • Messi and Neymar played at Barcelona for four seasons, winning every trophy available
  • Neymar left Barcelona in 2017 to join PSG in a world-record transfer deal but reunited with Messi in France last year

Although they play together at PSG, Lionel Messi has said he wishes he and Neymar Jr played more together at Barcelona.

The two South American superstars played for Barcelona for four seasons together but Barca broke up the pair by selling the Brazilian to PSG for a world record fee.

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Lionel Messi and Neymar stand over a free-kick during PSG's Champions League match against Juventus. Photo by Marc Atkins
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Messi and Neymar lit up the Camp Nou for years, winning every trophy available, but Neymar's sudden exit still haunts Messi. The Argentina captain said that he wished he and Neymar had 'more fun' together, according to Get French Football News.

Neymar moved to Barcelona in 2013 from Brazilian outfit Santos. He and Messi had to wait for a couple of years before they developed an electric connection on the pitch, which devastated Europe together with Luis Suarez.

Messi reveals his special relationship with Neymar

Both Messi and Neymar were considered among the best players in the world while at Barcelona and the seven-time Ballon d'Or feels he enjoyed playing with Neymar.

Neymar and I know each other by heart, we spent a lot of time in Barcelona. I would have liked to have more fun with him in Barcelona, but life brought us together in Paris. We are happy to be together. I love playing with him and being with him every day.

The two stars led PSG to Ligue 1 glory last season and are looking to repeat that this season. The Champions League has evaded the two players since they won it for Barcelona in 2015.

Messi tips Mbappe to become the best player in future

Sports Brief earlier reported on Lionel Messi naming Kylian Mbappe as the future star in the sport. Messi currently plays with the French youngster at PSG and believes he has what it takes to dominate the next generation.

Mbappe has achieved a lot in his short career. A world Cup trophy and Ligue 1 titles places him firmly among the best players.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.