Lionel Messi, the all-time superstar of world football, will return to his former club Barcelona, according to reports. European media reports that Barca has begun efforts to bring Messi back. Barcelona’s move comes following the news that current club Paris Saint-Germain has accepted the terms put forward by the player for contract renewal. Reports have emerged that FC Barcelona club president Jorge Laporta has resumed talks with Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge Messi. Then, Barca’s vice president Rafa Yuste officially announced that negotiations with Messi have begun. Barcelona are in talks to re-sign Lionel Messi
French club PSG has started efforts to renew the contract with Messi, who won the 2022 Qatar World Cup title. Messi’s contract with PSG expires this year. There is a possibility that Messi might end his career in the American Football League or in the Arabian countries. In the midst of such discussions, Barcelona is entering the field to bring back Messi. Barcelona, who are going through a severe financial crisis, are studying ways to bring the player to the table. The reports that the player is getting a good response to complete this move are getting the Barca fans very excited.
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However, the club will be able to achieve their dream only if the current financial situation is improved. Barcelona will have to cut $200m off their wage bill if they are to bring Messi to the club in the summer transfer window. Also, in order to bring in new players and register them, you have to sell existing players and make a profit. Even so, Barca can only put forward an offer that is significantly lower than the salary the club has paid the player in the past or is currently receiving from France.
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