FC Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has revealed how it feels playing with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
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The French international joined the Spanish giants at the start of the season, after impressing at the 2016 UEFA European Championship.
Umtiti, who has already looked comfortable in Barca's defence, is delighted to be able to play with the club's front-three, but reserved special praise for Messi.
"Being at Barcelona changes me and I am very happy to be there," he said, according to ESPN.
"It's amazing playing alongside Messi, Suarez and Neymar. It is a pleasure to train with them every day.
"They are exceptional. It makes me grow as well. You really are focused and apply yourself all the time.
"It's true that I work with Lionel Messi, who is for me an extraterrestrial. It is amazing what he can do."
Umtiti has played 10 matches for the Catalan club so far and Barca won nine of them.
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