Alba: Yamal is very good but there is no comparison with Messi. Messi is unmatched

In an interview with "AS", International Miami defender Alba talked about some situations of his old club Barcelona. He said that Yamal is simply not comparable to Messi.

About Xavi supporting Font

- They have a good relationship, but I don't know much about it. I was completely unaware of some of the things going on in Spain, but they both looked good in the photo. If Xavi decides to leave, there must be a reason. I don’t think Laporta needs my support in this regard. As for which camp to join, it depends on what conditions they offer me (laughs). No, I'm busy with new projects right now and my time is very limited. I also want to spend more time with my family.

About Yamal

- I think he is a very good player. Of course, there are other very good players, such as De Jong, Pedri, Garvey... but to compare him with Messi... there is no comparison at all. In my opinion, Messi is unbeatable.

About Messi leaving Barcelona

- I don't know the specific situation because I haven't talked to him, but it is really unacceptable to see Messi leaving Barcelona overnight. It's not the ideal way for him to leave, but I'm sure the club will give him a decent farewell. We thought he would renew his contract... I found out about it from the media. This is a heavy blow to everyone.

About the treatment you received in Spain

- I know what I achieved in my career, it was a wonderful career. I've won a lot of accolades and statistically I've been doing really well. Like everyone, I've had my share of good and bad games. My temper sometimes makes me lose control.

I speak very directly and I hate lies. I accept criticism, but I often feel that way myself. But when people really get to know me, they see a completely different side of me. Over the years, I have become less and less concerned about other people's opinions, because the more experience I have, the more I can face it calmly.

About leaving Barcelona

due to height issues - this is true, not a rumor. I'll talk more about that in another program. You can watch videos of me as a kid. The difference is very obvious. Some coaches trust me and some don’t. My hunch was right: They told me my first year that if I wanted to stay, I could stay, but I wouldn't play. They didn't give me a chance to play, so I asked to be released and signed for Valencia.

On the possibility of joining Barcelona's sporting management team alongside Messi and Busquets

- why not? My goal now is to do that at Los Pitalet (a club in Barcelona). I leave all possibilities open, I don’t see myself as a coach, and I don’t see myself instilling a certain philosophy into the team. But if there is a real opportunity to move into management, of course.

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