Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen offered an honest farewell to Lionel Messi online.

The German admits he and his captain didn't always see eye-to-eye:

"Leo, it's been a pleasure to play alongside you for all these years, sharing many happy times together in the form of moments and titles.

"While we didn't always agree on everything, we both wanted what was best for the team and managed to grow as individuals, regardless of the result. Thanks for that!

"You made history with the club of your life, and you'll go down in history as a true legend of football. Something that no other player will ever get close to. You changed football.

"I wish you and your family the very best for whatever lies ahead.

"A big hug from Dani and Ben, too".