Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that wishes to return to the club, with the Argentine set to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi reluctantly departed Barcelona amid financial issues two years ago, having spent his entire career with the Catalan side, and moved to the French capital.
The 35-year-old signed a two-year contract at with an option for another year – which both parties were initially keen on triggering – but it appears almost certain that he will now .
, which is believed to have infuriated the French club’s hierarchy, while on Saturday in what is becoming a sour end to his time in Ligue 1.
It was widely reported that last week, , in a boost to Barcelona’s hopes of brining him back to La Liga next term.
Barcelona president Laporta has now confirmed that he has held ‘very nice’ talks with Messi as he looks to bring him back ‘home’ in the summer.
‘I have spoken with Messi,’ Laporta said. ‘It was very nice. We have recovered the relationship. Messi wants Barça, he feels this club is his home.’
Messi, who led Argentina to glory at the World Cup in Qatar last year, has registered 20 goals and 19 assists for PSG this season.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored 672 times and provided 303 assists across 778 games for Barcelona before he left for Paris in 2021.
Messi, arguably the greatest player of all time, has won countless trophies across his illustrious career, including three Champions League titles.
