'Griezmann is a great player, we would understand each other'

The forward spoke about various topics, assessing all things Barcelona. One of the most eye-catching subjects was that of Atletico Madrid's French star. If his opinion is consulted for transfers, as rumour has it, then the runway is clear for Griezmann to land in Barcelona.

"Griezmann is a great player, and we would understand each other well," Messi stated. With just one sentence, the Argentine said it all. However, he continued to add fuel to the flames.

"I have always said it, with good players it is easy to understand each other, and Griezmann is one of the great players, who is going through a moment of his exceptional career. Afterwards, the coach will see how everything fits."

The competition for places in the first XI would, of course, increase with the arrival of Griezmann. Messi obviously has nothing to fear, but he understands that the addition of the French forward could make setting up Barca's attack very interesting.

"This will depend on the coach if Griezmann arrives, which isn't 100% yet," he stated. "But obviously the more quality we have, the better. We want to be the best team in the world, and for this we want to have the best players. After that, it's the gaffer's problem."