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Antoine Griezmann Talks Lionel Messi Influence, 'Pride' at Playing for Barcelona

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Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has said he's learning about how to establish a connection with team-mate Lionel Messi on the field.

Griezmann joined the Blaugrana in the summer from Atletico Madrid having long been linked with a switch to the Camp Nou. After a slow start to his time at the club, he's made gradual improvements and is beginning to reach the levels he showcased so frequently at Atletico.

He's also beginning to develop an understanding with Messi in attack, and Griezmann has outlined what it's like to play alongside the Barcelona icon, per DAZN (h/t Chris Burton of Goal): "Leo is the strongest player in the world and it's nice to share the pitch with him.