the Catalans’ plan to successfully complete Messi’s return

FC Barcelona still dreams of repatriating Lionel Messi to Catalonia this summer. As a reminder, 2 years ago, Barça had to part with it reluctantly because of Financial Fair Play.

Significant financial competition

Except that in 2023, Fair Play still exists and the Culée management could find it difficult to formulate an attractive offer to attach the services of the reigning world champion.

Especially since the competition will be fierce! Between PSG, which can always have the brilliant idea of ​​extending Messi as they did with Neymar, MLS, which proclaims to anyone who will listen that it wants to see Messi land in its championship, and the Saudi League which could recreate the Messi/Ronaldo rivalry in his championship, the perfect opportunity to promote his candidacy for the 2030 World Cup. FC Barcelona has a lot to worry about!

Messi in Barcelona, ​​the symbol

Nevertheless, if from a financial point of view, the return of Messi to Barça seems complicated, this track is not impossible. You have to take into account that Messi is at home in Barcelona, ​​it’s his club. The symbol would be strong to see the Argentinian, finally crowned world champion, return to his lair.

Well not really, given that the Blaugranas will have to move temporarily while the Camp Nou is renovated.

Obviously, if there is a transfer from Messi to Barça, the Pulga will have to reduce its salary ambitions, even if the Catalan Board has some ideas to inflate its salary. According Mundo Deportivothe main one would be to speculate on the potential economic fallout following his return (ticketing, sponsorship, sale of derivative products, etc.).

Despite everything, we must not forget either that Messi is turning 36. If he remains a world-class player, he is no longer this will-o’-the-wisp capable of doing everything in attack. Xavi will have to take it into account, because even if some players want to see Messi back on Catalan soil, it would be necessary to ensure that his arrival (if there is any arrival) does not disrupt a “family” which is running very well. this season..