Former prodigy has snubbed by claiming was the best player he played with at the club. The ex-forward started his career with the Catalan side and was earmarked as one of football's most exciting prospects when he came through in 2007.

Bojan would score 12 times in his debut season and ended up playing 163 times for the club before being sold to Roma in 2011. The Spanish star struggled to deliver on his huge promise, however and went on to play for in 2014.

He stayed with the Potters for five season and even played for them in the Championship as he rounded off his career with Montreal Impact in the MLS and Vissel Kobe in Japan.

Bojan retired in 2022 and has since returned to as the club's football coordinator for their La Masia academy - guiding the next generation of youngsters who will attempt to follow in his own footsteps.

Bojan has spoken out about his time at the club, which occurred during an incredible period under that saw them conquer all before them, with superstars like Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and indeed Messi all playing alongside him.

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But he admitted it was Ronaldinho who stood out above them all. While acknowledging Messi's own brilliance, he said the Brazilian legend "had it all" and insisted "the whole team trusted him" when he had the ball at his feet.

"The best player I played with was probably Ronaldinho," he told Portuguese outlet A Bola. "I know it’s difficult, and almost unfair, to single out anyone, given that I shared the pitch with Messi, who played at the highest level for years. However, Ronaldinho, in my opinion, had it all.

"He was an incredible playmaker. Whenever he had the ball – whether during the game or when he was preparing to take a penalty – the whole team trusted him. He really was a true leader.

Ronaldinho dazzled fans for years with his incredible skills which saw him named Ballon d'Or winner in 2005. He joined Barcelona in 2003 and went on to score 94 times in 207 appearances, winning twice and the .

Bojan was only able to play with Ronaldinho for one full season in 2007-08 before the Brazil star joined AC Milan at the end of the season. He played with Messi for four seasons before joining Roma in 2011-12, with the Argentine going on to become a club legend with an incredible 672 goals in 778 games.

Bojan has now been able to cast his eye over the next batch of talent at Barcelona and believes Lamine Yamal is currently the best player in the after dazzling at the Nou Camp aged just 17.

He said: "There are many great players, but I would say that Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal is the number one at the moment. He shows undeniable potential and quality – without hesitation, I can say that he is the best player at the moment, and at the best club."

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