The World Cup winner has sent a message of thanks to the Argentina international
Getty Antoine Griezmann has sent a message of thanks to Lionel Messi after the captain’s shock departure from Barcelona. The Frenchman has played alongside Messi at the Camp Nou for two seasons and says the Argentine was “an example” to him “in every way,” “The only thing I can tell you and that every soccer lover will think about it: THANK YOU!” he wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for everything you have done at Barcelona! For the city, for the club… you have changed everything! I am sure that it is not a goodbye but a see you later and that your path will cross again with FC Barcelona. I wish you the best, that you and your family are happy wherever you go. Very few know what it is to be Messi and you were an example for me in every way.” Griezmann was linked with a summer exit as a way of freeing up space on the wage bill to make room for Messi’s new contract. The Catalan giants reportedly held talks with Atletico Madrid over a potential swap deal involving Saul Niguez but it looks currently as though Griezmann will now stay at Barca. Follow the Heavy on Barcelona Facebook page for the latest breaking news, r umors and content! There will be plenty of focus on Griezmann after Messi’s exit with some supporters having already expressed their frustration with the Frenchman.
