Laporta does not want it. Xavi speaks about Messi’s possible return to Barcelona and who is to blame

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in the summer of 2021, and discussions about his potential return surface from time to time. However, Xavi has explained why that will not happen.

Details: As the Barcelona legend told La Vanguardia, Messi will not return to Camp Nou because Joan Laporta does not want it, not because of La Liga. He also revealed that the Barcelona president told people within his circle that the club does not have the financial resources to bring Messi back, but that is not the case.

Quote: Leo Messi will never return to Barcelona simply because Laporta does not want it. It is not because of La Liga or Jorge Messi asking for money, that is all a lie. Laporta is telling his circle that the club cannot afford him, Xavi stated.

Earlier we wrote that 63-year-old candidate for the presidency of the Catalan giant Barcelona, Joan Laporta, assured supporters that if he wins the election he will personally call the Pope and invite him to Catalonia.

Reminder: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick used the opportunity during the post-match press conference after the clash with Athletic Bilbao to clarify the situation surrounding his most discussed tactical feature.