"The closest thing to Messi" - Xavi names ex-Barcelona star who played like Lionel Messi during first week at club

"The closest thing to Messi" - Xavi names ex-Barcelona star who played like Lionel Messi during first week at club

Barcelona icon Xavi has revealed that an ex-teammate played like Lionel Messi during his first week at the club.

‘What I saw from Neymar during his first week with us is the closest thing to Messi,’ says Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez

Despite his controversial departure from Barcelona, Neymar Jr. managed to write his name into the club’s history, excelling in every aspect. Even so, club legend Xavi Hernández praised his talent, stating that he was one of the few players who came close to Lionel Messi. Neymar Jr. became one of the best players to have ever played for Barcelona. While his departure in 2017 left fans deeply hurt, the Brazilian managed to perfectly adapt alongsid…