Barcelona forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has described teammate Lionel Messi as ‘the best of all time’ and says he feels lucky to experience the mercurial talent up close.

The Ghana international surprisingly joined the club in January from Serie A side Sassuolo, which has given him a chance to enjoy watching La Pulga in training on a regular basis, something that he is very thankful for.

The Argentine forward is held in the highest regard by those around him at Camp Nou, with his unworldly talent marking him out as "the greatest".

Since he first arrived at the famed La Masia academy as a 13-year-old, a remarkable skill set has left a lasting impression on all of those fortunate enough to have seen the genius in action.

“Playing next to the best player of all times is a spectacle, but also a responsibility. You enjoy every time you see a stadium like Benito Villamarín standing [last Sunday], applauding Messi's goal, you realize how lucky I am”