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Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi took to Instagram to bid farewell to his former teammate Jordi Alba who is leaving Barcelona.
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba announced today that he would be calling time on his stay at Barcelona. His former teammate, Lionel Messi, took to social media to pen a farewell message for the Spain international.
Messi and Alba were teammates at the Catalan club from 2012, when the Spaniard was signed from Valencia, until 2021, when the Argentine's contract at the club ran out.
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What Messi said
Messi, via his Instagram account, sent a farewell message to outgoing Barcelona captain Jordi Alba.
Both players had a great relationship off the pitch and had enviable chemistry on it, enjoying many successes together as they won all the trophies possible for a football player in the Spanish top flight.
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And this was reflected in Messi's message, where he called the left-back more than a teammate.
He wished him well as always and prayed that the next step in his career is filled with success and joy.
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"You were more than a teammate, a true accomplice on the pitch... And how nice it is to also be able to enjoy how well we get along personally."
"You know that I always wish you the best and also your family, I hope your new phase continues to bring you much success and joy.
“Thanks for everything, Jordi. A big hug!”
Meanwhile, Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Andy Robertson as they prepare a £40 million bid for the Scottish left-back.
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