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Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ghettokid1(m): 1:10pm On Jul 26, 2022
‘We will see’ - Messi return to Barcelona not ruled out by Xavi as he addresses Guardiola comparisons

The Blaugrana boss, who is a former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine, is open to the idea of future discussions with an all-time great

A return to Barcelona for Lionel Messi remains a possibility in the eyes of Xavi, but the current Blaugrana boss is reluctant to be dragged too far into that debate at present as any deal in 2022 remains “impossible”. That is because a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner remains under contract at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain for another 12 months.

If no extension is agreed to that deal then the Argentine superstar could hit free agency again two years on from making a stunning switch from Camp Nou to Parc des Princes, with Barca president Joan Laporta already admitting that he would like to see an all-time great retrace his steps to Catalunya.

Will Lionel Messi return to Barcelona?

Laporta has said that Messi’s “chapter” at Barca is not over and that he feels like he “owes” the South American forward after being unable to finance a new contract in 2021.
Xavi, who once played alongside a legendary figure that followed him out of the famed La Masia academy system, would welcome any opportunity to return a fan favourite to his ranks, but is aware that no deal can be discussed until 2023.

He has said when asked about the return rumours: “At the moment, signing Leo Messi is impossible. He has a contract with Paris.

“We will see in the future. It’s not the time to talk about him.”


Is Xavi the new Pep Guardiola for Barcelona?

Former club captain Xavi is helping to guide Barca back to a level that would appeal to Messi, with Robert Lewandowski the latest superstar to be enticed to Camp Nou after completing a €50 million (£42m/$51m) transfer from Bayern Munich.

The challenge now is for major silverware to be delivered, allowing those in the present to emulate the achievements of those from a decorated past.

It has been suggested that Xavi could become another Pep Guardiola for the Blaugrana, having represented the Liga giants with distinction as a player before trying to rekindle former glories as a coach.

A 42-year-old tactician has said of those comparisons: “I don't have the idea of equalling Pep, what I want is for Barca to win.

“It’s not a question of ego, I don’t want to beat Pep or Johan (Cruyff) or anyone. On the contrary, I have nurtured myself from them, I am their student, my dream is to return Barca to the top of the world.”

Xavi added on recruitment business aiding that process: “The club is working very hard to keep on making the team stronger. As of now, I am very happy with how the team is training and competing on the pitch.

“Players want to come here because this is an exciting project. We are not in the best place right now, but it is still Barca. My dream is for Barcelona to win titles.”
https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-will-see-messi-return-barcelona-xavi-guardiola-comparisons/blt1097b0dad8c057b5

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ghettokid1(m): 1:13pm On Jul 26, 2022
Messi's contract never expire dem don dey rush am....

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by God1000(m): 1:13pm On Jul 26, 2022
I want him back in Barcelona

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ghettokid1(m): 1:15pm On Jul 26, 2022
God1000:
I want him back in Barcelona
I also want him...
fergie001 will not like it

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by bigdammyj: 1:23pm On Jul 26, 2022
Noted.
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Melodydoctor: 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
Messi should remain in PSG. He has already paid his dues at Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Chelsea needs to pray without ceasing to avoid performing badly in the upcoming season. Abi how do we explain Tuchel's refusal to sign a new striker?

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by LaSenior: 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
cheesy grin

Another gbese to hit Barcelona

Barcelona go use camp nou borrow Money las las

Our dear lapo is available

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Kingcalls: 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
Simply shows he is a failure outside Barca... he is like fish in water....Barca na im ocean

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by fergie001: 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
ghettokid1:
I also want him... I will not like it
Actually, I like Messi, just prefer Ronaldo to him for obvious reasons. None of the two is my favourite player.

Zizou is my most fav..... I grew up watching him!

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Prozico22(m): 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
Any APC friend
Any APC sibling
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Any APC member
Pls dont help me
Pls don't give me anything
Because I can't be eating with the devil

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Kingcalls: 1:24pm On Jul 26, 2022
ghettokid1:
Messi's contract never expire dem don dey rush am....

U are a pure liar... carry ur Mr 6 goals for farmers league comot for road

Barca finished 3rd in Messi's final season , but finished 3nd without messi last season and are in the right track to fight to the league and champions league...not carrying that 35 yr old farmer that messed psg up last season

Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by mytime24(f): 1:25pm On Jul 26, 2022
only Barcelona............ lipsrsealed
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by 5iine: 1:25pm On Jul 26, 2022
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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by olatade(m): 1:26pm On Jul 26, 2022
If he goes back to Barca , that is enough proof that he just couldn’t survive outside Barca tongue

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by tesppidd: 1:27pm On Jul 26, 2022
Barca move on already. Messi move on too.

They achieved so much together...
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ipobarecriminals: 1:27pm On Jul 26, 2022
grin
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ipobarecriminals: 1:28pm On Jul 26, 2022
grin how to COVER the billygoat in France

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by eminikansoso(m): 1:29pm On Jul 26, 2022
Messi and Barca
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Offpoint1: 1:29pm On Jul 26, 2022
Dem dey rush one goat while dey other goat even aboki no wan use am do suya grin
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by ghettokid1(m): 1:30pm On Jul 26, 2022
Kingcalls:


U are a pure liar... carry ur Mr 6 goals for farmers league comot for road
go and check what President Laporta said about him... UMU URU
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by SouthSouth1914: 1:30pm On Jul 26, 2022
Barca trying to flog a dead horse!

Messi going back to Barca will unsettled their new signings.. Barca Mumu president and coach should know this!

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Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by NotKnown: 1:30pm On Jul 26, 2022
Okay. So Ansu Fati go come relinquish his No 10 shirt?
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Fidinno(m): 1:32pm On Jul 26, 2022
Messi please come back
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Ancecoker(m): 1:32pm On Jul 26, 2022
grin
Re: Messi's Return To Barcelona Not Ruled Out By Xavi by Kingcalls: 1:33pm On Jul 26, 2022
ghettokid1:
go and check what President Laporta said about him... UMU URU

Even if so...which is impossible cos that will destabilise the team ... it simply shows he is a failure outside barca

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