Pep Guardiola knew Barcelona "would win everything" when Lionel Messi broke into the first team during his time at the club.
Guardiola was in charge at the Camp Nou between 2008 and 2012 and built one of the most dominant teams in the history of European football. Messi was at the heart of his all-conquering side, excelling on the right flank and then eventually at the point of the attack.
Speaking to Catalunya Radio (h/t AS), Guardiola reflected on the time he first became aware of how special Messi was during a pre-season tour:
"I had already been told by someone from the squad that there was a very good player in the squad.