Messi's heir in Barcelona: who was offered to wear the number 10 shirt after his departure to PSG

Gerard Piqué made statements about Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona and revealed who could be the captain of the Blaugrana team. Barcelona's second captain analyzed the departure of the institution's top idol and the future of his team without the best player in the world.

The number 10 worn by Messi was left vacant by Messi. And the captain revealed that he offered it to Sergio Agüero: "I told Kun to wear it, but he doesn't see it clearly", Agüero doesn't seem to want to wear the number 10 after it has been on his friend's back for so long. 

The new Barcelona, without Messi in the team

It is worth remembering that Sergio Agüero shone at Manchester City with that number on his back and did not expect to wear the number ten again. However, judging by the words of the historic Spanish defender, Kun let it pass as a gesture to his teammate in the Argentine national team and personal friend. "It's the beginning of a new era without Messi and I'm sure we will have many joys," commented Pique, Barcelona idol and referent.

About Messi, he stated that it was not possible to retain the best player in history because of the club's situation, lamented, Gerard Piqué, who explained that during those days of negotiations he had not spoken to Messi. However, he believed that the Best player of world, was going to continue in the team.

The defender has known Messi since he was 13 years old. He is a bit like Barcelona, he said. Lionel gave a lot to the Catalan club and made everyone better, Pique said. But: "We have to accept it because it is the reality and we have to take a step forward to be able to remain competitive," stressed the defender who also sent the best of luck in Paris to his former teammate.