For months now, the football world has been talking about Leo Messi's possible comeback to Barcelona after two years in Paris. The reports and news have gained even more momentum since it became clear that the flea will definitely not continue in the City of Light and it is clear throughout Europe and especially in Spain that Barcelona very much wants to bring back the prodigal son for a final dance in the Blaugrana uniform.
Over the past two days, the conversation surrounding Messi has gained even more momentum with several reports showing that his decision on whether to opt for an offer from Saudi Arabia or return to the club where he grew up is closer than ever. Catalan outlet Sport claims that Barcelona approached Messi and asked him to wait a week with the decision to see if the Spanish league gives the approval of the Fire Play.
(🌕) "The truth is, the main desire of Leo Messi is FC Barcelona, it's his priority since weeks and he really wants play for his club again. If it was up to him, he would sign a contract tomorrow." @gastonedul 🇦🇷🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/2Dn6LJPqpg
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) May 30, 2023
It is also alleged that Messi's father – Jorge – contacted the league captains directly to see if this could happen, so that he and his son would not waste time with the false pretense that Barcelona were giving its fans. "If he called to find out it shows that Leo is still interested in returning to Barca, it's huge news. Jorge sees some contradictions, he suspects Hal and wants the process to be quick," the Spanish report said.
At this time, Xavi, the Barca manager who this year returned the title to the club after four years, was interviewed and claimed that the comeback was entirely up to Messi. "It's 99% up to him," causing unrest among those close to the player, who said behind the scenes: "Xavi knows that if you make Messi an official offer from Barcelona, he will sign it immediately because that is his preference. But so far it's just not happening."
Xavi: "Our fans started to mention Leo Messi's name at every game... I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him". 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB
"I'd say that it depends 99% on Messi", told @tv3cat.
"I have no doubts on football point of view; it's up to Leo". pic.twitter.com/cxcdMoRmQk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2023
However, Fabrizio Romano, perhaps Europe's most senior transfer journalist, claims that Messi's contract in Saudi Arabia is expected to pocket around €2023 billion, a sum he is only willing to give up if he returns to play for Barca. In any case, it seems that in the coming days we will see particularly warm developments in the most interesting sector of the cucumber season in the summer of <>.
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