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“The expected return.” Newspaper reveals Xavi’s intention regarding Messi

May 12, 2023

The newspaper said that Barcelona have drawn up a ‘feasibility plan’ which they will present to the League next week, and if their objectives are met, the team will be able to sign Messi.

The newspaper reported that Xavi has already asked the administration to try seriously to sign Messi and send him back to Catalonia, which is a difficult task due to the player’s high salary, in addition to the generous offers he receives. of the Saudi League.

For his part, League president Javier Tebas has indicated that the departure of team legend Sergio Busquets at the end of the season increases the chances of signing Messi, in financial terms.

On the other hand, Barcelona are also looking to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, to replace Busquets’ departure in midfield.

And news agencies have reported that Messi, who will complete his 36th year next June, has already agreed with a Saudi club in exchange for a fantastic salary, to compete with arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Nasr striker.

However, ‘El Mundo Deportivo’ have reported that Barcelona are working hard to reduce their spending bill, in a bid to persuade the Champions League to allow them to include the Argentina legend.

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Arab Desk

Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

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