After winning the La Liga title, Barcelona aim to be competitive enough in the European Champions League next season. For this, coach Xavi Hernandez needs to have some reinforcements, and Lionel Messi\u2019s potential return to the Catalan club is currently a hot topic.<\/p>\n
The Argentine reportedly has an offer from Saudi Arabia\u2019s Al-Hilal, making things complicated for Barcelona.<\/p>\n
In one of the options, Leo can earn \u20ac500 million a year, whereas if he wants to return to his childhood club, he has to make huge salary sacrifices as Blaugrana have heavy Financial Fairplay constraints.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Xavi welcomed the 7-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner\u2019s potential signing, saying: \u201cIf Leo decides to come, he has the doors open at the football level. I know he will help us. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am the person in charge of the staff, he has all the confidence and all the enthusiasm of the staff for him to join. There is no doubt. I have zero doubts that he is going to help us a lot at a football level.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for the contractual issue, it depends on him. For me there are no doubts: the doors are open.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commenting on the club\u2019s constraints with regard to the salary cap, Xavi added: \u201cThe contractual issue is no longer my concern. According to what they tell me, it is under control.\u201d<\/p>\n
The boss was also asked about his potential role in case his move materializes, on which he commented: \u201cWell, in many positions he can adapt inside, he can play as a winger, he can play as a midfielder, he can play as a false nine, where he has played all his life.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the end, you have to find a natural habitat for him to enhance his entire game, but I do see that he can help us a lot, I think we lack that talent in the last third and Leo always gives it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barcelona certainly needs to sign big in the summer, as they have bid farewell to two club legends, namely Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. This means that the club cannot pay Messi a huge salary.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Leo doesn\u2019t come, a player of that profile would be needed. Bernardo? It would be wonderful but it\u2019s very difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cKimmich is super top and understands the fantastic game but if there is an open door there has to be negotiation,\u201d Xavi commented on what steps the club should take in case Messi\u2019s signing does not go through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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