Messi has welcomed and praised Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez at Barcelona.
La Pulga had the same attitude last summer following Barcelona's signing of top Spanish striker David Villa. However, Villa didn’t quite live up to the fans’ expectations.
The 29-year-ol Spaniard still managed to hit 23 goals in his first season at Barcelona, though. But his overall record was rather disappointing considering the number of chances he had during matches.
However, his stunning goal against Manchester United offered him some much needed confidence and Barca supporters are now expecting Villa to enjoy a better partnership with Lionel Messi next season. Meanwhile, La Pulga has started looking forward to life with new transfer acquisition Alexis Sanchez.
“Alexis Sanchez is a superb signing for Barcelona. He has a lot of qualities and I think that he fits in very well at the club,” Messi stated according to Europa Press.
“I’ve seen him play a lot and have known him for quite a while. He is a fantastic player.”
Like Lionel Messi with Argentina, Alexis Sanchez suffered a quarter-final exit with Chile at the 2011 Copa America which Uruguay eventually won while Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela finished second, third and fourth respectively. But with the 2011/2012 season will begin soon, Lionel Messi and company could find comfort and refuge.
The 29-year-ol Spaniard still managed to hit 23 goals in his first season at Barcelona, though. But his overall record was rather disappointing considering the number of chances he had during matches.
However, his stunning goal against Manchester United offered him some much needed confidence and Barca supporters are now expecting Villa to enjoy a better partnership with Lionel Messi next season. Meanwhile, La Pulga has started looking forward to life with new transfer acquisition Alexis Sanchez.
“Alexis Sanchez is a superb signing for Barcelona. He has a lot of qualities and I think that he fits in very well at the club,” Messi stated according to Europa Press.
“I’ve seen him play a lot and have known him for quite a while. He is a fantastic player.”
Like Lionel Messi with Argentina, Alexis Sanchez suffered a quarter-final exit with Chile at the 2011 Copa America which Uruguay eventually won while Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela finished second, third and fourth respectively. But with the 2011/2012 season will begin soon, Lionel Messi and company could find comfort and refuge.
