Barcelona: Barcelona coach Xavi says Barcelona’s door is always open for Lionel Messi. Xavi also said that Messi is the best player of all time.
Barcelona became the best team in the world during the trio of Messi, Xavi and Iniesta. A group that confined football to tiki taka under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. Barca, who had collected titles and broken records, lost their old glory after Messi left. Fans are looking forward to see if Lionel Messi will once again join the Catalan team, which is preparing to return under the tutelage of Xavi.
Lionel Messi’s contract with PSG expires in June this year. There has been no progress in negotiations to renew the contract. Amid reports that Messi will stay in Europe, Xavi, an old teammate and current Barcelona coach, came out to welcome the superstar. “Messi is the best player of all time. Barcelona is his own home. Xavi said that the Camp Nou’s doors are always open for Messi.
Messi came to PSG in 2021 after leaving a relationship of 21 years. The contract was canceled due to Barcelona’s financial crisis. On the other hand, Messi could not achieve great results in PSG. Barcelona have been relegated to the Europa League for the season but are top of La Liga. Barca beat Real to win the Spanish Super Cup this time.
Recently, reports emerged that club president Laporta and Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, had a meeting regarding the return of Lionel Messi. Barca fans are watching the talks with Messi with great anticipation as the contract negotiations between Messi and PSG have not reached anywhere.
Lionel Messi may return to Barca! Laporta held talks with Messi’s father
Last Updated Feb 24, 2023, 7:10 PM IST