Neymar gets emotional about Messi: He was always there to help me Barcelona Spoke of the Argentine's advice upon joining Barcelona

Neymar Jr may have left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago but his feeling towards his former teammate, Leo Messi, has never waned.

The Brazilian is currently out with a metatarsal injury and has returned to his homeland for treatment.

This has given the flamboyant forward time to speak with the press and, during a recent discussion, revealed just how much the Argentine no.10 helped him during their time together at Barcelona.

"I tell it for everybody now, that when I needed help the most, the best in the world (Messi) showed me affection," he told Esporte Espectacular.

Neymar was then asked about a hypothetical petition from Messi for Neymar to return.

"It's difficult, it's difficult. To be honest, it is very difficult because Leo was a very special guy for me at Barcelona," he said.

He also revealed the message that Messi sent him when Neymar arrived at the Camp Nou.

"I'm here to help you," he said, in addition to advising him not to be afraid of him or anyone else at the club, and asked him not to be shy.

Finally, Neymar spoke of how he dealt with his most recent injury which prevented him from playing at Old Trafford in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

"It took more of a toll on me this time to accept it, I spent two days at home, crying and very sad," he concluded.