Braithwaite also said that he was happy Lionel Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina this month and described him as down to earth
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ex-Barcelona forward, Martin Braithwaite, has described his experience with Paris Saint-Germain striker, Lionel Messi when he first signed for the Blaugrana back in 2020 from CD Leganes as a very cordial one.
Braithwaite made the assertion when speaking with Football Espana, where he recalled his time in the dressing room with the Argentina captain.
The 31-year-old also said that he was happy for Messi for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina this month, while also describing him as an individual who is very down to earth.
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Braithwaite and Messi played together at Barcelona before the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner left the Catalan club for PSG in the summer of 2021.
Braithwaite while eulogising Messi said, “When I signed for Barcelona, he was one of the first guys to come see me and ask me if everything was good.
“He made me feel comfortable at the club, and it shows that he is something that is really down to earth. Everyone knows who he’s, but in the dressing room, he’s completely calm and humble.”
He added, “I am happy for him. I think the World Cup was the only thing missing in his career and now he has done everything that you can do as a footballer.”
