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FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez is angry with the club's board for the way it is publicly discussing the potential return of Lionel Messi, ...

Xavi concluded his answer by adding: "I wish that he can come back to help us. According to El Confidencial, however, Xavi has been angered by public talk of an approach for Messi and believes that the best way for the club's higher ups to help his team win titles is to refrain from talking about the Argentine and any other potential signings until the end of the season. "I talk to him often, but now is not the time for the benefit of everyone: for the player himself, for the club, for the current squad ..." We are in contact with them, yes," Yuste said. Yet if Xavi really is irritated by the events of the last couple of days, he is not far off the mark to insist that the Blaugrana focuses on securing the domestic treble before revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and thinking out loud. "It is not time to talk about Leo's return."

A return to Barcelona seemed like an impossible dream for the La Liga leaders, but it now appears to be a genuine possibility. Club officials launched an ...

The situation is now open, way more than it was in December when Messi was close to extending his contract with PSG.” [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) have been desperate to re-sign Messi ever since he left in 2021, but with his contract at PSG winding down, they are closer than ever to making their dreams a reality. [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/04/01/barcelona-transfer-news-lionel-messi-psg/) that Barcelona are in the running to secure Messi’s signature, although an official offer has yet to be presented.

Barcelona still want Lionel Messi, Manchester United may sell Scott McTominay, Thomas Tuchel wants his Chelsea man, and Liverpool will spend this summer.

“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona step up their plans to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to a report.

"For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here." [Ansu Fati](/people/ansu-fati/) currently [being linked](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/man-united-the-favourites-to-sign-ansu-fati-this-summer_510196.html) with a move to Manchester United, and his father [has urged him](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/ansu-fatis-father-urges-his-son-to-leave-barcelona_510115.html) to leave Camp Nou in the upcoming market. [Paris Saint-Germain](/football/psg/) is due to expire at the end of June, and there has been a host of talk linking him with a return to the club that he departed on a free transfer in 2021.

Barcelona have confirmed transfer talks with Lionel Messi over a possible return to the Catalan club for the Argentine this summer.

By A European football writer with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa América - and has spent much of that time in Spain. He currently divides his time between Barcelona and London. "Of course, there is no plan to go on the attack because we don't want PSG to see it like that. The president [Joan Laporta] has been with Leo's father, and there is a good relationship.

Barcelona still want Lionel Messi, Manchester United may sell Scott McTominay, Thomas Tuchel wants his Chelsea man, and Liverpool will spend this summer.

“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

Former Barcelona star Gerard Pique has offered his view on the club's attempts to bring Lionel Messi back to Catalonia.

“I know Rafa Yuste and how he is. ](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/31/barcelona-vice-president-confirms-talks-with-lionel-messi-over-return) [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) star [Gerard Pique](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/gerard-pique) has offered his view on the club’s attempts to bring [Lionel Messi](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/lionel-messi) back to Catalonia.