Barcelona Boss Gives Interesting Opinion on Possible Lionel Messi Return

• Xavi has shared his opinion on the return of Lionel Messi to Camp Nou
• The Spaniard has enjoyed an excellent start to his career as a manager
• Xavi's side has a tough task of facing Man United in the Europa League

Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelona has been warmly received by the club's manager, Xavi Hernandez.

The Argentine exited the Camp Nou to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2021, emotionally ending his 21-year career with La Blaugrana.

With the 35-year-old's current contract at the Parisians nearing expiration, he has been linked with a possible return to his old stomping grounds amid uncertainty surrounding his future.

But Xavi, who shared the same dressing room as Messi for over a decade before transitioning into coaching, approves of the veteran's possible return to Catalonia.

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“[Messi] knows that this is his home and the doors are open for him," Xavi said, as quoted by PSG Report.

"He’s my friend, and we are in constant contact. A return will only depend on him & what he wants to do. [Messi is] the best player in history. He’d always fit in.”

While endorsing the rumoured return of Messi to Camp Nou, Xavi will be aiming to go past Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie, per SB Nation.

Messi's father meets Barcelona chief

Messi's father and agent, Jorge recently visited Barcelona after talks with PSG, Sports Brief has reported.

Messi Snr is reported to have met with La Blaugrana's president Joan Laporta while in the Spanish city.

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His son's potential return to the club was reportedly discussed, as was a possible tribute to the star.

Messi links up with ex-teammates

Messi reunited with ex-Barcelona teammates, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on his return to Catalonia, Sports Brief also reported.

The 35-year-old arrived in the place he calls 'home' on the back of scoring a last-minute free kick to hand PSG victory against Lille.

Upon his arrival in Barcelona, Messi enjoyed his downtime in what appears to be a night out with his old friends and their partners.