Lionel Messi Return: The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner left Catalunya for the French capital in 2021 and is approaching the end of his second season at Parc des Princes. Messi has become a World Cup winner in that time but has not always lived up to expectations at the club level and was subjected to more jeers from the terraces during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 defeat at home to Rennes on Sunday. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
He headed straight down the tunnel after that game, with the expectation now being that he will leave PSG as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer.
Sergi Roberto said that he is eager to be reunited with his former team-mate, telling Jijantes FC when asked how Barca would welcome a prodigal son back: “With open arms, who is not going to be prepared for Messi’s return? In the end, we don’t want to talk a lot because he, the president, the coach, or whoever has to decide, but if it’s because of the players, we are waiting for him now.”
The Spaniard, who was speaking after netting in Barca’s 2-1 El Clasico win over arch-rivals Real Madrid, added on the treatment that Messi has received: “You don’t understand that he is having a good season in Paris, scoring many goals, assisting… Because of the [Champions League] elimination they have taken issue with him, but he is a spectacular player and it’s bad that a player of this level is treated in this way. Here we are going to treat him very well if he comes.”
Additionally, Anssumane Fati is also expected to depart, which would generate significant funds and free up the coveted number 10 jersey for Messi. Messi was reportedly jealous of Fati’s growing popularity among Barcelona fans, which contributed to their strained relationship, along with Fati changing his representation to Jorge Mendes.
Additionally, Anssumane Fati is also expected to depart, which would generate significant funds and free up the coveted number 10 jersey for Messi. Messi was reportedly jealous of Fati’s growing popularity among Barcelona fans, which contributed to their strained relationship, along with Fati changing his representation to Jorge Mendes.
