Daniel Alves admits he regrets leaving Barcelona.

The Brazilian fullback made the admission when discussing Lionel Messi's future.

He told the Guardian: "I haven't had an answer from him yet but when you leave Barcelona you realise how good it is.

"All the players, and I mean everyone, who has left Barcelona have been sorry. All of them regret leaving.

"When I left the club, I just wanted to show my value to get back. But, unfortunately, the same people who were against me when I was at the club stayed there.

"I showed that I was able to play for Barcelona for another 10 years. I tried to go back. I played to go back to Barcelona, but they didn't want me anymore."