The president says children are asking him when the Argentine will come back
Speaking to RAC1, Barcelona president Joan Laporta was questioned about the possible return of Leo Messi. “We’ll see what happens. It’s a complicated option because he’s at PSG and I wouldn’t like to get into controversy with this club because whatever I say they hook onto it,” he said.
The Barça president, who is in Colombia representing Barça for their campaign with Acnur, indicated that during his stay in the South American country he is asked by various children about the return of the Argentine. And he understands the connection between Barça and Leo Messi for fans: “Wherever you go, they identify him with Barcelona. What I see is that Barça’s image is very powerful. They know everything about us. Even in the most remote place in the world they know we are under reconstruction.”
With these words, Laporta seemed to want to lower the bar to the expectations that had been generated through some statements by Laporta himself.
And Laporta wanted to be very respectful with his current club and said: “Messi is a player in Paris Saint-Germain and this club deserves respect. He has a contract there and we will talk about this in the future. If you allow me, I will not talk about this now.”
It is worth noting that, according to what was reported in the past days, Barcelona is considering bringing back Leo Messi in 2023, when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires so that he can retire with the Barcelona shirt.