Former club “preferred option”
A short video has once again fueled speculation in Spain about a return from world champion Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona. The Sports journalist Toni Juanmartí posted recordings on “Twitter”.which show Messi’s father and manager Jorge entering the home of Barça club boss Joan Laporta on Monday.
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The agent, who was being harassed by several reporters on the street, then gave evasive answers, which was also captured on video. However, he admitted: “Of course I would be happy if Leo would return to Barça.” There is still “no news at all,” said Jorge Messi, who was confident. A decision is expected in the coming days.
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After two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, the seven-time world footballer is leaving the French champions in the summer. The Argentine’s contract expires on June 30, and Messi can then move on a free transfer – with a market value of €45m, he is the second most valuable player in the world with a working paper ending. According to various media reports, in addition to the Spanish champions, the MLS club Inter Miami CF, co-owner David Beckham, and the Saudi club Al-Hilal are also interested in signing the world footballer, who turns 36 on June 24. The Saudis are said to have offered Messi an astronomical annual salary of 400 million euros.
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The financially ailing FC Barcelona cannot compete with this, which also has to comply with the strict requirements of the LaLiga regarding the salary caps in the squad. Just the day before, Laporta had said Messi’s return would be “difficult”. With the Catalans, however, they are betting that Messi and his family will miss Barcelona and want to return – and that the professional may be willing to accept monetary losses for this. Barça coach Xavi has repeatedly spoken out in favor of his former team-mate returning, saying these days: “I have no doubt that he would help us to get to another level of football.”
La secuencia de la reunion between Laporta and Jorge Messi. Tuvo que bajar el presidente del Barça para mostrarle a Jorge el portal pic.twitter.com/CE772Q8GHF
— Toni Juanmarti (@tjuanmarti) June 5, 2023
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