Posted November 23, 2021 at 9:15 am by AM
While Joan Laporta recently opened the door to a return of Lionel Messi, the Argentine striker confirms that he does not rule out the idea of returning a day in Catalonia, but not as a player.
After having managed to repatriate Daniel Alves , Joan Laporta did not hide his intention to do the same with Lionel Messi , who left FC Barcelona to join PSG this summer. “I'm not ruling it out. That's what happened with Dani, who once said age is just a number and also made a big financial effort. You speak of two spectacular players, Leo and Andrés “, then assured the president of FC Barcelona before clarifying his words a few days later ensuring that he does not speak of a return” as a player »For Lionel Messi . Words that have been widely commented on.
“I have always said that at some point, I will come back to Barcelona”
In the columns of MARCA, Lionel Messi was thus invited to respond to the words of Joan Laporta . “As a player? “, Asks first number 30 of PSG to which the journalist explains that the president of Barça did not specify it at first, before d 'add in a later interview that it wouldn't be for being part of the team. “I've always said that at some point I'll come back to Barcelona because it's my home and because I'm going to live there. And of course, if I can contribute and help the club, I would love to go back, ”then assures Lionel Messi .