The former Blaugrana boss has been singing the praises of the all-time great, who is mulling over a contract offer at Camp Nou
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, who is now in charge of the Spain national side, has hailed Lionel Messi as "a genius just like Beethoven or Dali".
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is celebrating his 34th birthday on June 24, with those at Camp Nou hoping that they will soon be given cause for celebration as he agrees a new contract.
The paperwork is yet to be signed, but there is no doubting the value of the Argentine as he shows no sign of slowing down in the most remarkable of sporting careers.