Lionel Messi, who recently won hist World Cup medal, is likely to return to Barcelona if the statements from club manager Xavi is to be believed. The manager said that club's doors are open for Messi.
Argentina and Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) striker Lionel Messi may return to his former club Barcelona soon, hinted current manager of the La Liga club Xavi. Messi left Barcelona, the club at which he started his professional career, in August 2021 and was later signed by PSG. Messi had signed a two-year contract with PSG which expires in July 2023. The club director had confirmed a few weeks back that they are in talks to renew Lionel Messi's contract. However, nothing official has come out as far extension is concerned. Amid this, Barcelona manager Xav has dropped a big statement.
Xavi told the press ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Manchester United that club has still doors open for their best player ever in history. "Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times," said Xavi.
"He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he'd always fit in," Xavi added.
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