He departed the club back in 2021
Lionel Messi has yet to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona fans still wish that their former captain could return to Catalonia.
Those who heard what his brother, Matias Messi, said on Twitch may not be so confident though, as he stated that the Argentina star won’t go back to the Blaugrana while Joan Laporta is the president.
This means that Messi could return to Barcelona in 2026, when Laporta’s tenure could potentially come to an end.
Meanwhile, the relationship between the two men is non-existent after Messi’s departure in 2021. Although the next elections are still to come, at Barcelona they already know that Messi would extend his PSG contract for another year and will be free in 2024. This is one year before the next elections will be held.
It would not be surprising if opposition candidates approach Messi over the next year. He is fine at PSG, but Barcelona is his home.
He wants to return to Catalonia and the whole world knows that. Matias has already sent the message and 2026 is the year that Laporta could depart the club. Messi will be 39 years old by then.
Source: www.marca.com
