Since making his debut for Barcelona in October 2004, Lionel Messi has gone on to establish himself as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Following the announcement that Messi is set to leave the Nou Camp, the PA news agency takes a look back at his career with Barca.

Lionel Messi won 34 major trophies with Barcelona, including four Champions Leagues and 10 LaLiga titles (Nick Potts/PA)

Soccer – UEFA Champions League – Final – Barcelona v Manchester United – Stadio Olimpico
Messi celebrates after heading Barcelona’s second goal against Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final in Rome (Nick Potts/PA)

Arsenal v Barcelona – UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 – First Leg – Emirates Stadium
Lionel Messi marks another goal with his his iconic celebration, this time against Arsenal in the Champions League (Adam Davy/PA)

Soccer – UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 – First Leg – Manchester City v Barcelona – Etihad Stadium
Messi and Manchester City’s James Milner battle for the ball during a Champions League contest at the Etihad in 2015 (PA)

Manchester City v Barcelona – UEFA Champions League – Group C – Etihad Stadium
Messi’s dribbling skills are often mesmeric (PA)

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