Kevin-Prince Boateng is proud to call Leo Messi a teammate at Barcelona.

The Ghana international surprisingly joined the club in January from Serie A side Sassuolo.

"I can honestly tell you that playing against Messi is very difficult," Boateng told La Vanguardia.

"But seeing him now on the field is magical. He can do everything on his own, it is incredible.

"Playing for this team is the most exciting thing that can happen to you and even at my age, although I'm a little old, it is a dream to play here."