The Brazil international feels privileged to be playing alongside the five time Ballon d'Or winner and hopes to win silverware with the global star
Philippe Coutinho considers playing alongside Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi "very special" as he believes the Argentine to be the best in the world.
Coutinho joined Barca from Liverpool in January after a protracted transfer saga and has settled in quickly, impressing with his early performances.
The Brazilian was strongly linked with a move to Camp Nou in pre-season and was reportedly upset when it did not go through.
But after finally getting his dream switch to Barca, Coutinho has the chance to play alongside Messi every week, with the Argentina star, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta making a strong impression on the 25-year-old.