Messi enjoying developing Mbappe partnership at PSG

Lionel Messi has expressed his enjoyment at developing a partnership with Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi departed Barcelona on a free transfer last August to move to the Parc des Princes, where he joined up with former Blaugrana star Neymar and France international Mbappe.

The Argentina international has managed just two goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who sit 13 points clear at the summit of the French top flight.

Despite a lean run of scoring form, Messi acknowledged how grateful he is to be playing with some of the world’s best players, including talisman Mbappe.

“[Angel] di Maria and Ney[mar] I know them from before [at Barcelona and Argentina],” Messi said in an interview with PSG’s media that was released on Tuesday.

“With Kylian it was the one I didn’t know and little by little we get to know each other much more and within the field to try to relate better, to see how we feel comfortable with each other. 

“I was lucky to be with the best at Barcelona and today at PSG too, I’m happy and looking forward to continuing to do so.”

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