What if Lionel Messi does not finally join FC Barcelona in the coming weeks? For the time being, a resounding comeback from the Argentinian international (174 caps, 102 goals) remains the main trend but the number 30 of Paris Saint-Germain, at the end of the contract next June, still does not know what his future will be made. The reason ? The financial situation of his former club, forced to sell and free up payroll in order to respect financial fair play.
Barca can’t sell!
“Today, if you ask me in the current state of things, the return of Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona seems very complicated to me, we have to see how it will evolve but several conditions would have to be met, we need departures , a reduction in wages but you also have to know what salary Messi will have? Barça is not like PSG which has a tap of gas and money to have a large wage bill.declared, in this regard, Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish LFP on the airwaves of “RMC Sports”.
Concerns that remain in Catalonia. And for good reason. If part of the management of FC Barcelona recently met with representatives of the Spanish championship to discuss the sensitive points of the Messi file, the Blaugranas – forced to sell to buy this summer – face a major problem. As indicated by Sport, this Saturday, the players placed on the transfer market do not want to leave! Thus, neither Ferran Torres, nor Franck Kessié, nor Jordi Alba, nor even Ansu Fati, want to leave Barça and they have let the club know…
Lionel Messi’s return in danger?
For all these potential departures, the Spanish daily specifies that the negotiations are currently at a standstill. A distressing situation at a time when the Culers must quickly reduce the payroll and make a major transfer before June 30. If Clément Lenglet, on loan to Tottenham, and Samuel Umtiti, today in the colors of Lecce, could definitely pack up, these two outings would not be enough for Barça.
Still as determined at the idea of repatriating Lionel Messi, the current leader of La Liga will therefore have to activate, at the risk of seeing his viability plan completely fail. Back to the wall and ready to do anything to find their living legend, Barça could, in this perspective, open the door to other “unforeseen” departures. Sport specifies in particular that the Barcelona leaders could be convinced in the event of a good offer for Raphinha, coveted in the Premier League. Same story for Eric Garcia… Under pressure, Barça is therefore struggling to find solutions but the task remains complex.
Xavi has some doubts…
Asked about this at a press conference this Friday, Xavi preferred to focus on the end of the season for his family. About Leo, we don’t know if it will happen or not. It’s too early. We are focused on Betis and winning this league. We will see for future signings. The meeting we had with LaLiga was not only because of Leo’s possible arrival but also to be able to improve the team for next year, but that’s not the important issue. There is a League to be won. Before challenging Betis as part of the 32nd day, Barça can tremble. Messi is still far from a return to Catalonia…
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