Xavi Speaks About Lionel Messi’s Return to Barcelona; Says ‘Would Like Him To Come Back To Help Us’
Lionel Messi is in the final few months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract. There has been a lot of rumours regarding the return of the Argentine forward to Barcelona. Now with Xavi's recent words, the rumours got more fuel.
Madrid, April 1 (IANS): FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday said that he wants Lionel Messi to return to the club for next season. Speculation about a possible return to Barca from Paris Saint-Germain for Messi has been growing in recent weeks, and declarations from Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste, who commented "destiny is wise" when asked about the Argentinean, have only served to fuel that speculation, reports Xinhua. Barcelona on Right Track To Secure La Liga 2022-23 Title, Says Club President Joan Laporta.
When asked about Messi in his press conference ahead of Saturday's La Liga visit to Elche, Xavi was initially reluctant to respond.
"I don't think it's the moment to talk about Leo's return. I am his friend and I speak to him frequently, but it's not the moment for his good, nor the good of the club, or the squad," he said.
However, after those initial declarations, Xavi added, "It is a question that we are dealing with. We are friends, but it's being worked on and I hope it can be done."
"I would like him (Messi) to come back to help us. This is the club of his life, he is the best player in the history of the club and the best player in the history of football." 'Wish That This Craziness Never Ends!' Lionel Messi Reacts After Scoring Hat-Trick and 100th International Goal in Argentina's 7–0 Victory Over Curacao.
"If destiny is as wise, then we had better listen to it," Xavi said.
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