In a recent meeting between Jorge Messi, father and representative of football superstar Lionel Messi, and Barcelona president Joan Laporta, an exciting possibility emerged for the return of the Argentine forward to the Catalan club.
Jorge Messi expressed his son’s desire to come back to Barcelona, a sentiment that resonated strongly with the Messi family.
“Leo wants to return to Barcelona, and I’d love to see him back at Barça,” said Jorge Messi after the meeting, confirming the interest from both parties in a potential reunion. This revelation opens up the doors for discussions and negotiations to explore the feasibility of bringing the 35-year-old back to his beloved former club.
While the specifics of any potential deal remain undisclosed, Jorge Messi emphasized that a move to Barcelona is indeed a viable option. The statement fuels hope among the Barcelona faithful and revives excitement about the possibility of witnessing Lionel Messi donning the Blaugrana colors once again.
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, spent the entirety of his professional career at Barcelona until his departure in August 2021 to Paris St. Germain in France.