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Lionel Messi sends message to former team-mate Sergi Roberto after Barcelona captain confirms exit

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Like many others before and after him, Roberto came up through Barcelona's youth system at La Masia and fought his way into the first team. However, 14 years after making his debut for the club, Roberto is set to leave following the expiration of his contract. Former team-mate Messi has now sent out a message to his former team-mate, who he played with from 2013 to 2021.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner posted a story on Instagram with a message for Roberto, which read: "All the luck in your new stage!!. Wish you the best, Sergi Roberto!"<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc795792ebe361e76/Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2021-02-18%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc795792ebe361e76/Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2021-02-18%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc795792ebe361e76/Screenshot%202024-08-12%20at%2021-02-18%20Stories%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" alt="Lionel Messi Sergi Roberto Instagram" data-source="Instagram (@leomessi)" data-copyright="Instagram (@leomessi)" data-portal-copyright="Instagram (@leomessi)" perform:prop="uuid:bltc795792ebe361e76;width:477;height:783"></picture>

WHAT MESSI SAID

Roberto's importance at Barcelona has dwindled in recent years and he was no longer a guaranteed starter in Catalunya. The Catalan club had considered offering the 32-year-old a new contract, however, new manager Hansi Flick has decided that Roberto is not needed and he will now look for a new challenge elsewhere.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Spanish midfielder still hasn't announced where he will head off to this summer but may not lack for offers. He has previously been linked with a reunion with Messi at Inter Miami, while Saudi Pro League clubs are also thought to have expressed an interest.

WHAT NEXT FOR ROBERTO?

Lionel Messi sends message to former team-mate Sergi Roberto after Barcelona captain confirms exit | Goal.com

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has sent out a message to former team-mate Sergi Roberto after his departure from the Catalan club this summer.