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Lionel Messi Barcelona return a possibility

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The possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona is currently being discussed, according to the club’s vice president, Rafael Yuste.

Messi began his football journey with Barcelona’s La Masia academy as a 12-year-old and went on to make his first-team debut at the age of 16 in 2003. After spending 20 years with the club, Messi left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

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With Messi’s contract with PSG expiring this summer, talks have reportedly been initiated between Barcelona and the football legend.

Speaking on the matter, Yuste expressed his personal desire to have Messi back at Barcelona, and he believes many of the club’s supporters share the same sentiment. Yuste went on to emphasize the significance of Messi’s return, not just on the sporting front but also on the economic and social aspects.

He added that the club is currently in contact with Messi and his father and agent, Jorge Messi.

“If we talk about the Massia academy and youth players, we are talking about Leo. He arrived here when he was 12 years old. Of course, I would love to have him back. I say it personally. But I think that many of our supporters would love that too.

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“For everything he would represent if he came back. Not only talking about a sportive, economic, and social levels, among other issues. But also because I think that all beautiful stories must have a happy ending. And answering your question, my answer is yes. We are in contact with them (referring to Messi and his father and agent Jorge Messi).”

The possibility of Messi rejoining Barcelona has sent fans into a frenzy, and the anticipation of a potential reunion between the club and the football legend is at an all-time high. Messi’s return to Barcelona would undoubtedly have a massive impact on the club’s fortunes, and his presence on the pitch would be a sight to behold for football fans worldwide.