Lionel Messi Biography
His local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi but didn’t want to pay for his medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract (written on a paper napkin!) which included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy.
“Barcelona is my life. They have brought me to where I am today. I couldn’t leave, I would prefer not to leave. I realize the Premier League is great. Be that as it may, I can’t see myself playing in England on the grounds that my heart is with Barcelona, dependably.