Written by Ahmed Harby
Sunday, March 26, 2023 11:58 am
Press reports revealed today that there is a state of ambiguity that controls the future of Argentine star Lionel Messi, the Paris Saint-Germain player, in the next season, coinciding with the end of his contract in the summer of 2023, as the player has not agreed, until now, to activate the extension clause for a third season..
And the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” confirmed that Barcelona fears that it will take a wrong step in the negotiations to restore Messi, so the administration will not advance in talks with Al-Barghout, unless a signal is obtained from him..
El Mundo added that the position of Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, is clear regarding the importance of this Messi’s return to “Camp Nou”, explaining that the Argentine star decided to continue in Europe next season, despite receiving several offers from America and Saudi Arabia..
And Mundo Deportivo added that the signal that Barcelona is waiting for from Messi is to announce his desire to return to Barca, regardless of the financial aspect..
The newspaper indicated that Barcelona is well aware that the club is not the ideal place capable of luring Messi with a lot of money, and that this signal must reach the Barcelona administration or the dressing room, and that will only happen through one of the players or coach Xavi Hernandez..
And the newspaper added, “Laporta realizes that his direct contact with Messi is important, but this will not happen until following obtaining a signal from the flea that he wants to return.”.
And El Mundo continued, “Barcelona’s plan to restore Messi remains as it is by providing a low salary, with a percentage of the commercial returns that the club will achieve from his return.”“.
And the newspaper concluded, “Messi must also accept, upon his return, a different role in the team and in the dressing room, given his age and the presence of players who became leaders during his absence.”“.