Pep Guardiola reveals what Lionel Messi said when Sergio Busquets started training in Barcelona

Pep Guardiola revealed that Lionel Messi had told him "I love this one" when Sergio Busquets started training with the first team in Barcelona.

Busquets played in the Barcelona B team under the guidance of Guardiola and shortly after, when his boss went to the senior team, the midfielder followed.

Messi was immediately impressed by Busquets and informed Guardiola of his opinion.

Lionel Messi told Pep Guardiola: "I love this one" when promoting Sergio Busquets

"I remember what Messi said to me," Guardiola told Universo Valdano.

"After two or three days of training with him, he came over to me and said," I love this one. "And I said:" I love him. " When there are problems, it will be there.

"He does everything for those around him.

Guardiola's decision to promote Busquets within the senior team was certainly inspired – the Spanish international remaining one of Barcelona's most important players.

Pep Guardiola introduced Busquets to his first-team breakthrough in Barcelona

Busquets has accumulated over 300 appearances for Barcelona and has won numerous trophies, including three leagues of champions, seven La Liga titles and six Copa del Reys.

By the age of 30, Busquets could still have several years ahead of him in Barcelona. Indeed, his contract at Nou Camp lasts until the summer of 2023.

This season, Busquets has played 41 games with Barcelona, ​​which is ten points ahead of the La Liga.

Guardiola, meanwhile, seeks to guide Manchester City to glory on four fronts, his team having already won the Carabao Cup this campaign.