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Lionel Messi has finally named the player that he believes 'knows him to perfection.'
The football icon has had the privilege of playing alongside some of the finest footballersin the world during his illustrious career.
Andres Iniesta, David Villa, Xavi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar are among a string of talented players that the Argentine football star has shared the locker room with.
However, according to him, there is only one that understands him the most.
According to the multiple Ballon d'Or winner, Jordi Alba is the man who the forward has that unrivalled rapport with.
Alba to join 'Barca reunion' with Messi in Miami
FootballMessi and Alba struck a perfect partnership together during their time at Camp Nou.
According to Sportbible, Alba assisted 23 of Messi's 672 goals for Barca.
Alaba to link up with MessiWhile the two football legend parted ways after Messi departed Barcelonain the summer of 2021 when he swapped the La Liga giants for Paris Saint-Germain, they are set to reunite at Inter Miami.
Alba recently sealed a move to the Major League Soccer side, in a stunning transfer switch that saw him link up with Messi once again.
Messi signed for the David Beckham co-owned side this summer on a free transfer from PSG.
He has gone on to enjoy a bright start to life at the club, having already netted three times in just two outings.
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