But this time around Messi, who has played with both of them has said this and i take his word rather than some random hate on Internet.
"He is very similar to Xavi, as he likes to have the ball, play short and not lose it," Messi explained.
"He is very solid and he surprised me.
"Arthur has the style we have here at Barcelona, he quickly understood training and Barcelona fans like players who are good with the ball at their feet and we are used to having possession."
And Del Piero said Insigne will be the next great Italian player.
SAF said Phil Jones will be the GOAT English defender.
And so on and on...
SURPRISE - players/coaches praise each other all the time, means absolutely nothing.
Messi said that immediately after Arthur came from Brazil, he was trying to praise and help his new teammate. Don't see him fighting tooth and nail to stop this new Xavi from leaving btw.
Main argument in this guys favor is "he's young" and "Messi said he's the next Xavi" lol
He'll be 24 by the time he plays for us btw. Rugani and Morata for example were written off by that age. And so many other talents. But he's young....