Lionel Messi has just informed Barcelona that he would not be returning but rather relocating to the US. When Alba hears "Inter Miami," he is taken aback and instinctively reaches for his phone.
He replies, "There's nothing yet," after being informed by a member of his media team that despite the news being widely circulated on social media, there has yet been no official confirmation.
Probably not long after, Alba heard from Messi. The majority of the past ten years have been spent by the two exchanging texts and flawless passes. Although Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in him, the MLS team is now the favorite to sign him.
The two were on the same football team, and Messi never had a greater assist provider during his stint at Barcelona.
Alba is quite certain that his career at the highest level is still very much alive.
He will lead Spain against Italy in their Nations League semifinal on Thursday night, which serves as timely confirmation of that.
I want to remain a member of the national team for as long as the coach believes it's appropriate, he declares, adding that he is thrilled to still be a part of it. "As for a club, I've got to search for the best deal now," he said.
Will someone from England also call?
Because I was constantly preoccupied with Barcelona, I never considered anything outside of La Liga, he claims.
But you obviously see the Premier League and the energy there. I
That is unquestionably the course of events for the player Barcelona rejected at the age of 16 because they thought he was too little.
He recalls the early setback and says, "I always knew it would be difficult to play for Barcelona's first team."
"But I told my parents that I was confident I would succeed to play in the first division one day, maybe not play 11 years at Barcelona and for the Spain team, but I was confident I would make it."
He succeeded in becoming Messi's ideal wingman, and they might still be together.
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