Messi’s father: We ‘would love’ Barcelona return

Lionel Messi‘s father and agent, Jorge, refused to delve into details over alleged talks with Joan Laporta or even acknowledge that he met with the Barcelona president on Monday despite footage suggesting otherwise.

But what Jorge did reveal was enough to send shockwaves through the football world. “Of course, (Lionel) would love to return to Barcelona. I would like it, too. We will see,” Jorge told reporters, per ESPN’s Adriana Garcia.

The 35-year-old is understood to be considering his next move after calling time on his two-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona officials are expected to receive permission from La Liga this week over their financial plans, allowing the club to begin signing players when the transfer window opens.

“We spoke the other day, but there’s nothing concrete,” J

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