Ansu Fati 'Speaks' On Lionel Messi, No. 10 Jersey And PSG's Interest

Barcelona teenage prodigy Ansu Fati recently sat down for an interview with French outlet Canal+ during which he discussed several topics ranging from the shock departure of Lionel Messi from Camp Nou to him inheriting the No. 10 jersey at the Catalan club.

Messi left Barcelona last summer on a free transfer after the club could not extend his contract. The Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain, penning a two-year deal with the Ligue 1 champions, along with an option of an additional twelve months.

An icon in Barcelona, Messi’s departure shocked fans across the world and it was no different for Ansu Fati.

“Messi has done a lot for Barcelona. Seeing him in a PSG shirt is not something a Barcelona fan likes to see. However, I know that with a little luck he will do well in PSG,” the Spanish international said.

Messi’s shock exit left the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona vacant. And the club offered the iconic shirt to Fati, placing immense faith in his abilities and potential. Talking about inheriting the No. 10 shirt at Barça, the La Masia graduate admitted it was a great honour for him, saying:

Source: Barca Universal