The press conference where Lionel Messi said goodbye to Barcelona (video editing: Jordana Aboudi Fox)
Barcelona continues to fantasize about Lionel Messi's return to the team, and last night (Saturday) the madness reached its peak following an exposure by the Catalan journalist Gerard Romero, who is known for his scoops on the club.
According to Romero, Messi landed yesterday in Barcelona secretly, accompanied by his family members and agents, in an extended delegation that supposedly indicates that this is an "unusual visit".
According to the report, Messi landed with 15 suitcases and tried to hide his identity by wearing a hat that hid his face.
He was "smuggled" out of the airport through a side exit, and continued to take steps designed to obscure the fact that he landed in the city - even though he comes there often for visits and vacations.
"Messi's comeback to Barcelona seems closer than ever. Things are starting to happen in this story," claims Romero, who promises to reveal more interesting details about the negotiations between Messi and Barcelona in the coming days.
After Romero's publications, there were also those in the Catalan media who made it clear that Messi had indeed landed in Barcelona, but that it was not a step designed to promote his move to his former team, but rather a routine and meaningless visit regarding his future.
It happens?
Depends on who you ask.
Messi in Barcelona uniform (Photo: Reuters)
Romero also revealed that Sergio Busquets will remain at Barcelona, despite fears that he will move to MLS at the end of the season when his contract expires.
"Busquets will get a new contract and stay at Barcelona, whether they like it or not," explained Romero, and also claimed that Ousmane Dembele will definitely continue at the club.
"Xavi explained to the senior people at the club that as far as he is concerned, it is forbidden to touch Dembele."
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