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Watching Lionel Messi in the Premier League is something many football fans have dreamt of. The prospect only got more tempting when the Argentine was set to leave Barcelona in the summer transfer window this year.
He was even linked with a move to current Premier League champions Manchester City to reunite with his former manager Pep Guardiola. Unfortunately, the left-footed attacker opted to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the slimmest of hope was gone.
Lionel Messi in the Premier League would have been delightful to watch
It looks unlikely in the near future that Lionel Messi will come to the Premier League given his age. Nevertheless, the Argentina captain has been blessed to have played with a handful of Premier League winners in his career.
Some have won it after playing with him, while others have won it before they were able to play alongside him. On that note, let's take a look at those amazing Premier League winners who have played alongside Lionel Messi.
#5 Pedro (Chelsea)
Having graduated through the ranks at Barcelona, Pedro started his senior career with the club in 2008. The Spanish forward, with his versatility, was a handy player to have in the team.
Alongside Lionel Messi, Pedro was quite active and productive in the attack for Barcelona. Together the duo won five La Liga titles, three Copa Del Rey's and three Champions League trophies. They played together from 2008 to 2015 after which Pedro joined Chelsea to play in the Premier League.
During his five years with the Blues, the Spaniard chipped in with his goal contributions at distant but regular intervals. He scored 43 goals and made 28 assists in 206 appearances for them. He was part of the Chelsea team that won the Premier League in the 2016-17 season. Since the 2020-21 season, Pedro has been playing in Serie A for S.S. Lazio.
#4 Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Yaya Toure was a terrific servant to Manchester City in the Premier League for almost seven seasons. He joined them in the summer of 2010 after spending three seasons at Barcelona.
The Ivorian joined the Catalan club in the 2007-08 season and left at the end of the 2009-10 season. During his three seasons with the Spanish club, Yaya Toure was a regular face in their midfield. During that duration, he played alongside Lionel Messi and made some good memories. The duo contributed in their own way in helping Barcelona win their first ever Treble in the 2008-09 season.
That being said, Yaya Toure is best known for his contributions at Manchester City. He was a key player in bringing success to the club after the Abu Dhabi-based City Football Group took over. The dynamic midfielder had a stellar partnership with David Silva in midfield as they helped City win three Premier League titles in the last decade.
#3 Gerard Pique (Manchester United)
Lionel Messi is alien to Premier League experience but his friend and former teammate Gerard Pique isn't. The Spaniard was once a Manchester United player from 2004 to the summer of 2008.
Although Pique wasn't a regular player with the Red Devils, his time did help him win some trophies. The tall centre-back won the 2007-08 Premier League season with Manchester United along with the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona brought him back during the 2008-09 season.
Since then, Gerard Pique has been a vital player for the Spanish giants. He played alongside Lionel Messi for 12 seasons until last summer when the Argentine left for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The duo have won eight La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies together.
#2 Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
The Spanish playmaker graduated through Barcelona's academy. Sensing game-time issues at the Catalan club, Cesc Fabregas moved to Arsenal in 2003 and started his senior career with them.
Nevertheless, he did return to Barcelona in the 2011-12 season and played for three years with the Spanish giants. It was then when he played with Lionel Messi and enjoyed a good time at the Catalan club. The duo won the 2012-13 La Liga season together before Cesc Fabregas returned to the Premier League, this time to play at Chelsea.
With the Blues, the Spaniard was quite effective and instrumental in their success. Cesc Fabregas helped them win the Premier League twice in the 2014-15 and 2016-17 seasons.
#1 Thierry Henry (Arsenal)
Thierry Henry is arguably one of the best goal-scorers the Premier League has ever seen. He had a phenomenal time at Arsenal under the management of Arsene Wenger.
The Frenchman won two Premier League titles with the Gunners and was a crucial player for them. After spending nine seasons with them, Thierry Henry decided to join Barcelona in the summer of 2007. He spent three seasons with the Spanish giants.
During that time, Lionel Messi was growing and developing into one of the best players. Together with him, Henry won two La Liga titles and one Champions League trophy. Both players played an important role in winning the Treble in the 2008-09 season.
