As a veteran of the team before the Argentine burst onto the scene, the Camp Nou icon says it was easy to spot potential greatness.
Barcelona legend Xavi says he knew Lionel Messi was destined for greatness the first time he saw him and believes the Argentine is now “the best in history”.
As a fellow graduate of the famed La Masia academy system at Camp Nou, the development of a prodigious young talent was closely monitored by Xavi as he moved through the ranks.
He was already an established member of the first-team fold by the time Messi was edging his way towards senior recognition, with Frank Rijkaard handing him his debut in October 2004.
The diminutive South American was well known to those around him by the time he made his breakthrough, with his potential to become a global superstar apparent from a young age.
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