Lionel Messi ‘wants Barcelona return’ this summer

The recent sighting of Lionel Messi‘s father and agent, Jorge Messi, with Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ignited excitement and speculation among football fans and the media.

After Messi’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he spent two seasons, he became a free agent with a strong inclination towards returning to his beloved Barcelona.

Jorge Messi, in a conversation with reporters, confirmed the deep-rooted desire of both his son and himself to see Lionel back at Barcelona.

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The sentimental connection between Messi and the club is well-known, as he had spent his entire professional career at Barcelona before his brief stint with PSG.

The Argentine superstar’s departure from Barcelona in 2021 was a result of financial limitations faced by the club, preventing them from meeting LaLiga’s financial fair play regulations.

During his illustrious tenure at Barcelona, Lionel Messi etched his name into football history, leaving an indelible mark. With a staggering record of 672 goals in 778 matches, he became the all-time leading goal-scorer for the club.

Messi’s journey with Barcelona began at the age of 13, when he joined the prestigious La Masia academy, showcasing exceptional talent and potential.

Now, the prospect of Messi’s return to Barcelona seems increasingly likely, fueled by reports suggesting that the club’s financial feasibility plan has received the much-needed approval from LaLiga.

This development signals a positive step towards facilitating a potential reunion between Messi and Barcelona.

Evidence of progress in this direction emerged when journalist Toni Juanmarti shared a video capturing Jorge Messi at Joan Laporta’s residence.

The footage caught the attention of reporters, who wasted no time in questioning Jorge about his son’s desire to return to Barcelona.

Jorge’s presence in discussions with the club president further adds weight to the growing speculation surrounding Messi’s potential homecoming.

The news of Messi’s possible return has generated immense excitement and anticipation among Barcelona fans worldwide.

The prospect of witnessing the prodigal son’s return to the club that holds a special place in his heart has captured the imagination of football enthusiasts.

As the story continues to develop, fans eagerly await official announcements and updates from Barcelona and Lionel Messi’s camp.

The potential reunion of Messi and Barcelona promises to be an emotional and historic moment in football, marking the return of one of the greatest players of all time to the club where he became a legend.