Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati thanks Lionel Messi for his gesture on instagram

Barcelona's young forward Ansu Fati is living a dream since he debuted for the first team against Real Betis.

After the game Lionel Messi posted a picture of himself with Ansu on Instagram, hugging the 16 year old.

The Barcelona youth teamer responded on the social network with a post of his own, thanking Leo.

"Thanks @leomessi for your words and affectionate gestures to me on such a special day. As much on the pitch as off it you are a reference for the boys at La Masia. Eternally grateful!" he wrote.