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Lionel Messi: Arthur responds to what Barcelona star said about him on radio (Image: GETTY)
"If two years ago, you had asked me to name two dreams, I would have told you: playing for Barcelona and the national team.
"This is a fantastic moment I am in and I'm very happy."
Arthur’s comments come after Messi also revealed he wasn’t all that aware of who his new team-mate was prior to his move to Barcelona.
"They are very good, those that have come in, in particular Arthur has surprised me as I didn't really know him," Messi said.
"He is very similar to Xavi as he likes to have the ball, play short, not lose it and is very solid.
Lionel Messi: Arthur responds to what Barcelona star said about him on radio (Image: GETTY)
Lionel Messi: Arthur responds to what Barcelona star said about him on radio (Image: GETTY)
"He surprised me but I like them all.
"Arthur has the style we have here, he understood quickly in training.
"Barcelona fans like players who are good with the ball at their feet and we are used to having possession.
"I think that players like Arturo [Vidal] are important to have in the squad, football is about tactics and the physical side."
Messi and Arthur will reunite at Barcelona after the international break.