Two conditions for Messi’s return to Barcelona… and Xavi is ‘in no hurry’

April 29, 2023

Xavi said at a press conference on Friday that “it’s too early to talk about it (Messi’s return). We are focusing on the next game against Betis and winning the Spanish League and getting the title which is very important for us, the club, the device and the players, which will give us a lot of stability.”

Recently, reports have emerged that the Argentine star could leave Paris Saint-Germain and return to Barcelona.

Barcelona are preparing to face Real Betis on Saturday evening, in the 32nd day of the La Liga championship.

So Messi could return to Barcelona

As for the League’s president, Javier Tebas, he indicated that Messi’s return is very difficult, and that it won’t happen until two important factors are achieved in Barcelona:

Cutting the salaries of a number of players in the team, to make way for the contract with Messi and his high salary. Sell ​​a certain number of players in order to break even.

Tebas has ruled out Messi’s return but said the opportunity isn’t completely over yet.

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