11/04/2023 Act. at 10:11 CET
Leo Messi wanted to return to Barça this summer and he stated this in an extensive interview with L’Equipe in which he stated that an attempt was made to return but that it was not possible for various reasons. “I could have returned, but it wasn’t like that. It was something similar to what happened in 2021. It was very similar to having to go to Paris in 2021.”
The Argentine star indicated that his idea was clear. “I thought about returning to Barça, about my life there, about retiring there as I always wanted, but it wasn’t possible.” Barça and Messi’s father were talking about the possibility, but in the end there was no operation because Barça could not guarantee his registration due to salary limit problems and, finally, Leo opted to go to Inter Miami.
Messi was also asked about the possibility of playing on loan for Barça starting in January due to the break of the American teams and he was very forceful. “There is no chance.”
Regarding Xavi’s Barça, Messi explained that he follows the team and believes they are developing well. “Evidently I follow them as when I was in Paris. It seems to me that the team has evolved well after the arrival of Xavi, with a mix of young and more experienced players like Lewandowski or Koundé. The young people have an excellent level. There is a beautiful team and They have a chance to do great things this year.
The Argentine was also sincere and indicated that “This may be my last Ballon d’Or,” although it is most likely that he will still be able to play in the 2026 World Cup in full condition with Argentina.
Curiously, the votes made by the players in the trophy were known.the Ballon d’Or and Messi voted in the Kopa trophy for best youngster for Bayern’s Musiala, followed by Pedri and Bellingham in third place.
2023-11-04 07:26:36
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