The relationship between Lionel Messi and Barcelona hasn't changed at all, according to Argentine teammate Javier Mascherano, and he believes the Rosario native still has a lot to offer the Blaugrana.
If he were to leave, the ex-Liverpool man only sees Argentina as a possible destination, and that would only come at the end of Messi's career, not anytime before that.
"I don't see any reason for a Messi-Barcelona divorce," Mascherano said. "Like any other relationship, it is like a marriage that has brought a lot of joy for a long time and can bring even more happiness.
"Both benefit from this relationship and it should continue that way.
"I can't imagine Messi playing at another team at this level."
Mascherano admitted that last season he had doubts about whether he should continue at the Catalan club, but discussions with Roberto Fernandez and Luis Enrique convinced him otherwise.
"I spoke with Fernandez and the coach that maybe it'd be best to offer my hand and go my separate way, but the club believed I still had a lot to offer them."
Finally, the Argentine admitted that whereas other players might be more talented, he has made it as a footballer thanks to his work ethic, not due to any innate ability.
"I'm aware that my career and what I've achieved is because of my consistency," he concluded. "I am not a player that got to where I am now because of innate talent."
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