Fans mob Messi as Argentine star returns to Barcelona as stunning video drops

• Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona for summer holiday with fans of the Catalans mobbing him at the airport
• The Barcelona supporters were happy to see their legend again months after leaving the club for move to PSG
• The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner waited at the airport to chat and also posed with the fans who were happy

Lionel Messi and his family have been spotted being mobbed by fans when they returned to Barcelona for their summer holiday after a successful season at Paris Saint-Germain.

Although the Argentina international did not win the Champions League last season at Paris Saint-Germain, but he lifted the Ligue 1 title with the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

According to the video spotted on Twitter, Lionel Messi was spotted signing autographs for the fans at the airport.

The supporters begged their idol to sign jerseys and pose for pictures at the entrance to the airport.

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Ever the humble superstar, Messi duly obliged by greeting supporters before penning his autograph on numerous items.

Watch the adorable video below

When did Lionel Messi leave Barcelona?

The Argentine soccer legend left Barcelona before the start of last season in Europe following the Catalans' inability to register him due to their financial problems.

Barcelona Chief Reveals Massive Amount Needed to Save The Club From Financial Crisis

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Spanish giants Barcelona will be needing massive sum of €500million for them to escape financial crisis which has been affecting the Nou Camp side since last season.

The club's economic vice president Eduard Romeu explained that he and other people in his department and the club have been doing many things to save Barcelona from financial woes.

Last season, it was because of Barcelona's financial trouble that made Argentine footballer Lionel Messi to leave even though he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp.

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However, Barcelona were unable to register Lionel Messi and the Argentine was forced to make a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Eduard Romeu disclosed that Barcelona's financial crisis is critical and needs big attentions going forward.