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Lionel Messi tells coach Valverde to offload 5 players but presses for signature of Chelsea star

Lionel Messi (infront) trains with teammate Luis Suarez (at the back). [Photo: Courtesy]

After spending a good portion of his career at Barcelona and winning a number of trophies and individual owners, Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the most decorated players at Camp Nou.

Messi’s effect is seemingly not only being felt on the pitch, but the Argentine is already having a stake in determining the transfer of players for the Spanish giants.

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