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'Lionel Messi was my hero' - Jamal Musiala makes surprising Barcelona 'favourite team' admission amid Bayern Munich contract uncertainty

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<p>Musiala has become a key player for Bayern Munich and Germany despite still being only 21 years of age. The playmaker's future is also currently the subject of speculation as he is out of contract in 2026 and yet to agree an extension. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/can-t-give-christmas-present-jamal-musiala-delivers-honest-update-bayern-munich-contract-talks-man-city-red-alert/blt57c3ec6786151a00#cs4f9eadccb946ce69" target="_blank">Musiala has told fans he's unable to offer any news</a> on the situation and has risked upsetting supporters further by revealed his fondness for Catalan giants Barcelona.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Musiala grew up at at time where Messi was leading Barcelona to glory both at home and in Europe. The Argentine great lifted the European Cup four times during his spell in Catalunya and Musiala says he was a big fan of the Barcelona legend and his team-mates Neymar, Xavi and Sergio Busquets.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He told <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/home-15769054.bild.html" target="_blank"><em>Sport BILD</em></a>: "FC Barcelona was my favourite team and because of that they were always my reference. The midfield with Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets fascinated me. I could watch their games over and over again. On the back of my shirts as a kid, the name was almost always Messi. I also had one with Neymar, but Messi was my hero, my favourite player."</p>

WHAT MUSIALA SAID

<p>Musiala's situation at Bayern is likely to be of interest to Europe's top clubs as heads towards the end of his contract. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/can-t-give-christmas-present-jamal-musiala-delivers-honest-update-bayern-munich-contract-talks-man-city-red-alert/blt57c3ec6786151a00#csabaf87f0ab6e1f4c" target="_blank">21-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester City</a> and could be tempted by the chance to work with former Barcelona and Bayern boss Pep Guardiola.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MUSIALA

'Lionel Messi was my hero' - Jamal Musiala makes surprising Barcelona 'favourite team' admission amid Bayern Munich contract uncertainty | Goal.com South Africa

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi and says Barcelona were his favourite team growing up.

&apos;Lionel Messi was my hero&apos; - Jamal Musiala makes surprising Barcelona &apos;favourite team&apos; admission amid Bayern Munich contract uncertainty