Messi sends farewell message to Jordi Alba after Barcelona's exit announced

Argentine star and PSG striker, Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Jordi Alba after it was announced the left-back will leave Barcelona at the end of the current season. Alba has agreed to terminate his contract at Camp Nou and will join captain Sergio Busquets in waving goodbye to Barcelona after a phenomenal career with the Catalans he spent 11 seasons. Messi has taken to social media with a message for Alba who he enjoyed a superb relationship on and off the pitch during their time together at Barca. Here’s what the GOATs had to say: “You were more than a mate, a true accomplice on the pitch. And how nice it is to also be able to enjoy how well we get along personally. “You already know I always wish you the best and also your family, may your new stage continue to bring you many successes and joys. “Thanks for everything, Jordi. A Big Hug!” Messi's contract with PSG expires at the end of the current season. Reports suggest the possibility of his return to Barcelona in the summer market. Alba joined Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets, who also decided to leave the club at the end of the current season, with the end of his contract with the club. Alba, the 34-year-old, began his career with Barcelona in the summer of 2012, when he joined from Valencia, in a deal that cost the Catalan club 14 million euros.