At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Local powerhouse River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but did not have enough money to pay for treatment for his condition, which cost $900 a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, had been made aware of his talent as Messi had relatives in Lleida, Catalonia, and Messi and his father were able to arrange a trial.Rexach, with no other paper at hand, offered Messi a contract written on a paper napkin. Barcelona offered to pay for Messi's medical bills if he was willing to move to Spain. Messi and his father moved to Barcelona where Messi enrolled in the club's youth academy. Source: Wikipedia
Leonel Messi came to FC Barcelona when he was very young because Barcelona spotted his talent, and was among the only teams that could afford the medicine for his hormone deficiency, without which, he would be even shorter than he already is.
Carles Rexach, the ex- sporting director of FC Barcelona
Because he was ill and needed money
He plays for Barcelona because they were the only team that gave him the medicine he needed when no one else would.
Messi live in Barcelona
He plays for Barcelona and argentina.
Messi plays for Barcelona.
F.C. Barcelona.
Messi came to Barcelona when he was 12 years old or 13. Barcelona saw his talent in Argentina , but as he had hormone problems Barcelona spent the money on his treatment, and they are reaping the harvest. Messi has made it clear he will be a Barcelona player for life.
Messi Valdes
Barcelona
In Barcelona, Spain!
Barcelona would not ever and ever sell messi to any club in the world because in the history of football there is no one like lionel messi
Argetina-Messi , Barcelona-Messi
No Ferguson does not want Lionel Messi, and Messi want leave Barcelona for anything.
No Lionel Messi is from Santa Fea(Rosario) Argentina