Griezmann: I can't wait for Messi to arrive back at Barcelona Barcelona Spoke exclusively to MARCA

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he can't wait to play alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

The former Atletico Madrid forward will have to make do without Messi on Barcelona's tour of Japan while the Argentine star rests after competing in the Copa America.

Griezmann spoke exclusively to MARCA about his move to Barcelona and, in this preview of Sunday's interview, about playing with Messi.

For a player that is used to playing with freedom, will it be a challenge playing with Messi? I understand your role in the team will be very different to what it was at Atletico?

Yes, it will be amazing [to play alongside him]. I'm excited to see what he's like day to day, what he's like in training, [I want to] catch him doing things in training that I will try to repeat or do in my own way and get to know him on and off the pitch. I can't wait for him to arrive. I will be ready to do whatever it takes: for him, for the club and for the players.

You're clearly not worried about getting on badly with him. You're very relaxed about this subject.

Well, I'm not a difficult person. I like to be around people, to enjoy their company and I'm sure that we'll get on really well.