Lionel Messi has ignited talk of a sensational return to Barcelona after flying to the Catalan capital to have dinner with Xavi and his former teammates
Messi had been given time off by PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino given there is a midweek international break
The Argentine completed a shock transfer to PSG last summer after he was unable for legal and financial reasons to sign a new contract with Barcelona

Lionel Messi has sparked huge transfer speculation as the Argentine forward was seen dining with Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandes alongside Sergio Busquet and Jordi Alba.

Tension in France As Lionel Messi Seen Having Dinner With Barcelona Coach Xavi — Lionel Messi has admitted publicly that he has struggled to settle in Paris following his move from Barcelona. Photo by Xavier Laine
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Messi was returning to the Catalan city for the first time since leaving to sign for French giants PSG after Barcelona failed in their attempt to tie him to a new contract.

According to a report via The Mirror, the Argentine was spotted entering a restaurant where Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were also having dinner, while Barca boss Xavi was also in the Japanese eatery.

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Images of Messi meeting with his former Barcelona teammates have now triggered a transfer rumour suggesting the 7-time Ballon D’or winner might just be looking to reunite with the Blaugranes once more.

Lionel Messi struggles in France

Lionel Messi has struggled to replicate his goal-scoring form for PSG since arriving in the summer with the Argentine managing just one league goal for the Parisians.

According to a report via Football Transfers, Messi has admitted publicly that he has struggled to settle in Paris following his move from Barcelona in August.

The superstar has been hit by minor injury setbacks during his time in the France capital and has also recently recovered from Covid in a season that has, to date, been frustrating for the player.