Malcom: 'Messi is someone with natural authority in Barca dressing room'

The Brazilian says that he didn't talk with Lionel much at first because the Argentine is a quiet person.
However, little by little they started to interact more.
Messi is a true leader in the dressing room, according to Malcom.
Leo is also the best player in the world for the ex-Barca winger.
Speaking to La Vanguardia, ex-Barcelona winger Malcom said he had an excellent relationship with Leo Messi while at the Camp Nou.

"My relationship [with Messi] was good, normal. I didn't speak with him much at first, as he is very quiet. Then we started to interact more," the Brazilian revealed.
"As for his weight in the dressing room, he is someone who has the authority, he made himself heard but that is his role as captain of Barcelona.
"I have a lot of respect for him, everyone knows he is the best and for me he is the best, too."

In total, the Brazilian forward bagged 4 goals for the Catalans, including the ones against Real Madrid and Inter.

This season, the 23-year-old has made just 6 appearances for Zenit St. Petersburg because of the injury that sidelined him for half a season.

Malcom left Barca for €40m in the summer, €1m less than what Blaugrana paid for him the year before.