The speculations are causing a stir in France and Spain for weeks now. Will Lionel Messi sign his contract extension or will it be a fairytale-like return to Barcelona? Various reports, various news. For some, the Argentinian told his inner circle that he will remain in Paris and then move on to MSL, as he wished for years, others say that he could return to Barca, even his best friend Sergio Aguero thinks that the chances of returning to Catalonia are 50-50…”I would love for him to return. We’re in contact.”Barcelona vice president Rafael Yuste says the club are “in contact” with Lionel Messi’s camp over a potential return. #FCB pic.twitter.com/OMjSEwqip2— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 31, 2023 And finally today, the vice-president Rafa Yuste officially confirmed that the club is in touch with Lionel Messi.“Leo and his family know the affection I have for them. I participated in the negotiations that, unfortunately, did not go well. I have this thorn in my head that I could not continue. If we talk about La Masía, we talk about Leo. I would love it if come back for what they could represent, not only on a sporting level. Beautiful stories in life have to end well. We have contacts with them”, said Yuste at the press conference.Messi and Busquets in Real? It nearly happenedBarca’s executive also spoke of love between the club and Messi’s, and even mentioned ‘fate’ as one the reasons for his return.”I think it’s the most natural thing. When you’re in love with a person, you lose contact but you want to continue being in love. And I think Leo is also in love with Barca and the city of Barcelona. I think fate will make it possible. Let’s see if we can have Leo back in Barcelona” he insisted.Messi is leaving say the French, Messi must stay, say the SpaniardsFor that to happen, aside from the deal between the player and the club, the Catalans also need to have a firm financial plan for La Liga which will be acceptable and according to the rules.”There are two months left in which we can work with Tebas and present the feasibility, treasury, and income plan. If that is the case, because Leo is a PSG player and if all the conditions are met, like Leo agreeing to return” said Barca’s vice president.Where will Messi play next season? Aguero has an ideaOn the other side, PSG’s coach Christophe Galtier was asked about Messi’s contract at Friday’s press conference, but the French tactician remained tight-lipped.”We are working on what will happen next season, with Luis Campos and the management. There is the position of each other on what we want to improve to be more competitive. This is discussed between the two parties. I am focused on the 10 games to get the title of champion of France. On what Messi will decide, but also the club, it remains confidential” said Galtier.LA LIGA – ROUND 27Friday22:00: (2.25) Mallorca (3.05) Osasuna (3.60)Saturday15:00: (2.05) Girona (3.50) Espanyol (3.90)17:15: (1.63) Ath.Bilbao (3.60) Getafe (7.50)19:30: (3.40) Cadiz (3.10) Sevilla (2.45)22:00: (9.50) Elche (4.90) Barcelona (1.35)Sunday15:00: (1.58) Celta (3.90) Almeria (6.00)17:15: (1.20) Real Madrid (6.75) Valladolid (14.0)19:30: (2.50) Villareal (3.20) Sociedad (3.20)22:00: (1.62) Atl.Madrid (3.90) Betis (6.50)Monday22:00: (2.15) Valencia (3.15) Rayo Vallecano (3.70)***odds are subject to change***
