Two weeks ago, FC Barcelona coach Xavi inflamed the Catalan press during a press conference by declaring that “Barça’s doors were open to Messi”, following a question about a possible return of the sevenfold Ballon d’Or. This Wednesday, Barça captain Sergio Busquets also campaigned for Lionel Messi to return to the microphone of Spanish radio RAC1.
“I would like him to come back, but it’s very difficult, he has a contract and the way out of here… But if it were up to me, it would be clear, I’m his friend and his partner, says the defensive midfielder. I miss Messi on and off the pitch. He gave us a lot. It made huge differences. I’m sure he misses us too. When he left, it was a shock for everyone and for him too, because he changed teammates, city and team.
According to the Spain international, Lionel Messi is the player Xavi’s Barca need to become a top side on the continent again. “If finances allow us, we lack players who make the difference in front as modern football demands and who complement the quality of the team, he explains. We are on the right track in what we create. I don’t know if it will be very big, because we have been through very big things here, but we will surely be contenders to be able to aspire to everything. I would be very happy to find him again as a friend and teammate. I would give him the armband.