Jorge Messi confirms that Lionel Messi is betting on a return to Barcelona. They were spotted at the house of chairman Joan Laporta, This makes it clear
Messi spotted at Laporta’s house: “He wants to return to Barcelona”
“Messi wants to return to Barcelona and I would love it if that happens. It is an option,” Messi’s father Jorge, also his agent, told Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish media were in the bushes near Laporta’s house on Monday afternoon. According to Sport, the conversation between Messi and Laporta lasted about 40 minutes.
The content of the conversation between Messi and Laporta can be guessed: a return to Barcelona. According to Spanish media, Barcelona has been given the green light by LaLiga, but the club must first sell players to free up enough funds for its return to Camp Nou. Barcelona is working hard behind the scenes on that.
If Messi does not return to Barcelona, he can always go to Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal has a mega contract waiting for him and hopes for the arrival of the Argentinian, who is transfer-free after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
Laporta about Messi’s return: “Will be difficult”
Barcelona fervently hopes for the return of Lionel Messi, but at the same time makes no secret that it will be a difficult story. Chairman Joan Laporta does not want to say much about the content.
Barcelona cannot match Al-Hilal’s monster offer financially, but Messi is still keeping both options open. He is transfer-free after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Whether Barcelona can bring him back depends not only on Messi’s yes, but also whether LaLiga gives permission. Barcelona is financially bound hand and foot and must therefore wriggle in holes and bends to realize a return.
“We will see, it will be very difficult,” Sport quotes Laporta. “Those who do what they can are under no obligation to do more,” he adds cryptically. Laporta seems to indicate that Barcelona have pulled out all the stops to bring Messi back. According to the first reports in Spain, La Liga would have given the green light on Monday.
Trainer Xavi hopes for clarity soon when it comes to reinforcements. “This week we will know if and how we can strengthen ourselves. We need to be able to participate in Europe. I don’t know if some players played their last game for Barcelona. This will be a key week, we will soon find out in which phase we are,” he said.
