The promising youngster will surely become a Bernabeu superstar midfielder but is dog bears the name of the Barcelona talisman, Messi. Isco tells us why…

New Real Madrid star Isco says his dog is called Messi

“I named my dog ‘Messi’ because Messi is the best in the world and so is my dog,” explained Isco when asked about his labrador’s  name.

The youngster has also admitted he admires Barcelona duo Xavi and Andres Iniesta,and legend Ronaldinho is one of his inspirations.