The Argentine arrived back in Barcelona and today there are those who fear what will happen to the club when he is not there. Lionel Messi accounts for 35% of Barcelona's titles throughout its history. An absolutely jaw-dropping figure.
According to a report compiled by 'Marca', 33 of Barcelona's 93 titles have involved Messi. All of this, over a period of 15 years starting in October 2004.
If we delve even deeper into the statistics, what stands out is the Champions League achievements: four of the five titles that Barcelona boast, have been won with Lionel Messi in the ranks.
All of this is attributed to a man who changed the traditional defeatist mentality of a Barca fan for that of more believing and ambitious one.