The Elche goalkeeper did not expect the Argentine star from Barcelona to ask for his jersey after the match
The Barcelona goalkeeper of the Elche, Edgar Badía, He admitted this Thursday on social media that he was surprised that the Argentine Lionel Messi ask him for his shirt after the match, though he justified his reaction by pointing out that he was already thinking about how to help save his team from relegation.
The goalkeeper, who trained in the lower categories of the Barcelona, Starred in a curious anecdote at the end of the match between the Catalan team and the Elche (3-0). After the final whistle, the Argentine, author of two goals, went to the goalkeeper to shake his hand and get his shirt and then, he asked for hers in return, which provoked Bay’s surprise and the Argentine’s smile.
After the exchange the two players shook hands again and gave each other a hug.
Yes, I was surprised. But, do you know what I was thinking about despite the result? In that this team will be saved. As a TEAM, as a GROUP 🙌
We will continue to take steps forward and improve and compete against any rival. Great first part yesterday! Let’s go with everything 💪 #MuchoElche pic.twitter.com/WxDe10gW16– Edgar Badia (@edgarbadia) February 25, 2021
“Yes, I was surprised. But do you know what I was thinking about despite the result? What this team will be saved. As a TEAM, as a GROUP,” he explained in Twitter the goalkeeper of the Elche, One of the pillars of the illicit team this season.
“We will continue to take steps forward and improve and compete against any rival. Great first half yesterday! Let’s go with everything,” he concluded Badia, Who is always very active on social media, where he regularly interacts with fans.