Lionel Messi has been contacted by FC Barcelona regarding a potential summer return, according to vice president Rafa Yuste.
In 2021, the Argentine great is infamous for leaving Barca in tears. He then signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain that expires on June 30 after joining the club as a free agent.
Messi’s contract at Parc des Princes included an optional extra year, which he has so far been hesitant to exercise. Messi is a seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or.
According to a Friday report from Mundo Deportivo, PSG is willing to give Messi “more money and more years” than simply the extra “plus one.”
According to a report from the French sports publication L’Equipe on Thursday, Messi presently earns €3.375 million ($3.7 million) per month from the Ligue 1 powerhouses, placing him third in the standings behind teammate Neymar and leader Kylian Mbappe.
Yuste acknowledged his club’s interest in re-signing Messi during a press conference earlier today in Spain.
“Leo [Messi] and his family know the affection I have for them. I participated in the negotiations that unfortunately did not lead to a successful conclusion,” Yuste began, reminiscing about the Argentine’s exit.
“I have the thorn in my side that Leo could not continue in our club. If we are talking about La Masia and grassroots football, we are talking about Messi.
“Of course I would love for him to come back, for what it could represent at a sporting, social and economic level. We are in contact with them, yes,” Yuste confirmed.
