Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has welcomed Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, to Santiago Bernabeu.

Ramos said he would ‘100 per cent’ accept Messi at Real Madrid despite the fact they have been domestic and international rivals for almost two decades.

Messi was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona last summer, with Manchester City at the pole position to sign him.

The 33-year-old ended up staying at Camp Nou, and his current contract at Barcelona will expire this summer.

Speaking to ibai on Twitch, Ramos said: “Would I accept Messi in Madrid? 100 percent. Without doubts.

“I would even invite him to my house to help him (laugh)!

Ramos added: “I would never play for Barcelona, nor for €50M nor for €70M per year. There are some things that money can’t buy. It’s impossible.”