If nothing has yet been done regarding the return of Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona, all Blaugranas supporters are watching out for the possible return of the Argentine star across the Pyrenees. The Catalan newspapers, too, feed the soap opera and many wish that the top scorer in the history of the club returns to the house that trained him.
The Sports worldwho has been writing numerous articles on the Argentinian for months, resumed this Tuesday the file, published in L’Équipe, about him.
And bounces: “The strength of L’Équipe’s affirmation coincides with the current of opinion that has taken hold in France in recent days, but also in Barcelona, where both Barça vice-president Rafael Yuste and Barcelona coach first team, Xavi, have recently confessed to being delighted at the possibility of the best footballer in history wearing the Barça shirt again next season, two years after leaving the club of his life in tears.
For the Catalan newspaper, ” we will have to see how the story evolves, which has difficult sporting and economic variables, but for the moment the renewal of Messi by PSG, taken for granted just before the World Cup, seems increasingly utopian ”.
A return that would delight the Catalans
At the forefront of those interested in a return of the “for money”, FC Barcelona fans. ” The possibility that Leo Messi could join Barca from July 1 is an idea that emotionally would fill many Catalans with joy. Not all, but a large majority who found themselves with a lump in their throat and a heavy heart seeing how the player who scored the most goals (from club history) – and what goals – […] left through the back door, sorry, and without having said goodbye to his Camp Nou fans” summed up Fernando Polo, deputy director of Mundo Deportivo, on Sunday.
” Come back please “
L’Esportiu sports journalist Luis Simon on Lionel Messi
On Monday, another journalist from the Catalan sports daily described this “option” (Messi’s return to Barça) which “could come true”, detailing the qualities of the Argentine genius which could do good for Xavi’s training: “We will have to wait a few days and hope that the discussions can lead to a positive agreement. There’s no doubt that apart from his huge quality, Messi is becoming more and more adept in difficult situations and the latest example is the World Cup. Beginnings with a defeat (the one against Saudi Arabia for the entry into the running of the Albiceleste) to lift the Champions Cup ».
Others are even more rave about the possible arrival of the sevenfold Golden Ball, such as the editorialist of Sportsa sports newspaper published in Catalan: “If Messi won the World Cup like he did, he must also be able to summon the rain gods in Catalonia. Come back please ! “.
Other more mixed reviews
Monday, The Newspaper of Catalonia highlighted the position of Messi who is spoiled for choice for his future: “Messi, as he sometimes does on the pitch, seemingly inactive and distraught, watches Laporta’s movements cautiously from Paris. […] Leo would love to return to Barcelona, the city where he grew up, where he raised a family and where his children were born. Messi has four options to decide his future from June: continue in Paris, go to the United States, try the experience in Saudi Arabia or return home. That of Barça, of his Barça, is the most distant option. But also the most beautiful”.
We also find a more mixed opinion on the side of an editorialist from Mundo Deportivo who considers that the arrival of Messi, who will be 36 years old in two months, would be a step back in the logic of the club, after having bet on young players. , especially in attack: « Ils (Barcelona leaders) staged generational change by giving Ansu Fati number 10 and betting on the 20-year-old emerging star. And now they are planning to go back. ”Sell the youngsters and attack with Lewandowski, 35, and Messi, 36”.
“The club’s economy is worse than two years ago and it is more than necessary to reduce the wage bill by 200 million. […] Will they dismantle the team to bring Messi back after two years of low-key performances at PSG? The great World Cup he made lasted only 7 matches. Leo deserves eternal gratitude and must no longer be cheated or used to cover up the club’s problems.” he adds.
