Kevin-Prince Boateng has said he has a different appreciation for the "incredible" Lionel Messi now that he is playing alongside rather than against him.
The 32-year-old made a surprise loan move to the Camp Nou from Sassuolo back in January to act as a back-up to striker Luis Suarez.
He has been used only sparingly, making two appearances in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey.
However, playing with Messi has clearly had an impact on Boateng, and he has now explained what motivates the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, per Goal's Daniel Herzog and DAZN:
"When you play against [Messi], you see that he is strong.