Kevin-Prince Boateng: Messi is the best player in the world

New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng turns back on Ronaldo allegiances.

The 31-year old notoriously pro-Ronaldo Boateng lauded Lionel Messi as being the best player "in this world and every world" during his official unveiling at Barcelona. He recently completed a shock move from Sassuolo (on loan) to Barcelona, which will see him stay at Camp Nou until the end of the season. His loan deal includes an option to buy him for £7 million.

Quotes about Boateng being a fervent Real Madrid fan and considering Ronaldo the world's best player resurfaced with Boateng's Barcelona signing, and he addressed his stance on Tuesday. The former Ghana international told reporters, "I am a Barcelona player and Lionel Messi is the best player in this world and every world."

Why are you laughing? That's the truth, he has shown that with all that he has won in the last 10 years.

"It's a great honor [to be at Barcelona] because Messi is the best player in the world, and Luis Suarez the best striker in the world.

"They play amazingly and being able to play by their side is a great gift."

"At my age, the number nine role is perfect for me, but for a coach, I think a player like me is a plus because I can play in different positions, but I feel very good as a number nine," the former AC Milan striker said.

"I have not talked to the coach [Ernesto Valverde], but I know I have not come to play in the starting line because there are incredible players in this team.

"I'm here because of my experience and to help. I'm here to play well and sign on for more years here, that's my goal."

Boateng has inherited the '19' shirt Lionel Messi wore for two seasons at Barcelona - the 2007/07 and 2007/08 campaigns. The number '19' was left open after Munir's departure for Sevilla.

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