Why Messi is in Barcelona revealed

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, made a surprise visit to Barcelona on Sunday, meeting with his former teammates and sparking rumors of a possible return to the club. The 35-year-old’s contract with PSG is set to expire at the end of the current season, and he has yet to agree to a new deal with the French club regarding his extension.

According to Matteo Moretto of Relevo, Messi’s visit to Barcelona was to spend time with some of his former teammates, who recently defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in a La Liga tie at Camp Nou over the weekend. In addition to enjoying some quality time and reuniting with old friends, Messi also discussed future plans with them, as reported by Moretto on Twitter.

“Leo Messi is in Barcelona with his entire family, as @gerardromero announced yesterday. When he has free time, Leo returns home because Barcelona is his home, where he would like to play next year if the conditions are right. In the next few hours, the Argentine has planned to meet some former teammates and friends from Barca to enjoy, spend time together and also to share ideas about the future,” Moretto tweeted.

Messi’s potential return to Barcelona has been a topic of speculation since he left the club in August 2021, after 21 years with the Catalan side. The Argentine superstar has been linked with several clubs, including Manchester City and Newell’s Old Boys, but a return to his beloved Barcelona remains the most desired outcome for many of his fans.

The Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has expressed his desire to bring Messi back to the club, stating that “he wants to finish his career at Barcelona.” However, with the club facing financial difficulties, a move for Messi would depend on the club’s ability to offload some of its high earners and reduce its wage bill.

For now, Messi’s visit to Barcelona has sparked renewed hopes among Barcelona fans, who eagerly await any news of a potential reunion between their beloved club and their prodigal son. As for Messi, only time will tell where his future lies, but his heart seems to be still beating for the Blaugrana.