Brazil World Cup winner Cafu says he'll follow Lionel Messi wherever he plays next season.

Messi's contract at Barca expires in June.

Cafu said, "It doesn't matter where he goes, I will be with him. If he stays at Barça, I would encourage him.

"If he goes to another team, I would encourage him as well. Even if he retires. I don't know where Lionel Messi's fate is, but I do know that he will be followed wherever he goes.

"I recommend that he continues to bring joy to people, to fans and to be happy, whether at Barca or elsewhere."