Robert Lewandowski claims ‘any striker would dream of playing with Lionel Messi’ amid rumours he could return to Barcelona – despite reports he has signed a new PSG deal – and admits the World Cup winner is the favourite for the Ballon d’Or
- Lionel Messi is deciding where to spend the final years of his career
- He has been linked with a Barcelona return as well as a new PSG deal
- Robert Lewandowski admits he would love to play with the Argentine
Robert Lewandowski has admitted that any striker would like to play with Lionel Messi as a return to Barcelona remains a possible option for the Argentine.
The latest news is that Messi is set to sign a new deal to stay at PSG but a return to the Nou Camp could be a fairytale ending to his career.
Lewandowski currently leads the line for Barcelona and he would welcome the World Cup winner.
Robert Lewandowski (L) admits he would love to play alongside Lionel Messi before he retires
‘It’s not up to me,’ he said with a smile when asked if he would like to play with Messi before he retires.
‘Of course, we see that now he plays more like a ‘playmaker’, maybe he scores fewer goals and gives more passes to his teammates although he continues to score them.
‘But compared to other times, he is now the footballer that any striker would dream of playing alongside him.
Lewandowski was also asked if he thinks Messi has already sealed an eighth Ballon d’Or.
‘Of course,’ he responded. ‘There is maybe one more player who plays for the same club but there is only one World Cup that decides who is going to win it this season and Leo is now in the top position for sure because of what he has achieved which means everything to him. He now he can enjoy it.’
There is a chance that Messi could link up with Lewandowski before the end of his career
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