Leo Messi admits it will hurt him if Barcelona teammate Javier Saviola accepts a Bosman move to great rivals Real Madrid.
Acknowledging that Saviola is seriously considering a move to Real, Messi said: "It will hurt to see him in a Real Madrid shirt, particularly when he was by my side for so long. He is my friend and if he must go to Madrid, then I hope he is successful.
"He has not had many opportunities and it is normal that he looks for the best thing for his career. Nobody can hide that Madrid is a great club and for him a great opportunity. I believe that if he finally goes there, he will be a good reinforcement for Real Madrid."