Spanish FA Boss Reveals Reception That Awaits Messi if He Returns to La Liga

• The President of the Spanish Football Federation talked about the possible return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona
• Messi has been touted to return to Camp Nou as Barcelona are pushing to re-sign the 35-year-old forward
• Messi joined French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain following his departure from Barcelona in 2021

The President of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales is the latest high-profile personnel to show his excitement at the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to La Liga this summer.

The 35-year-old ditched La Liga in heartbreaking fashion in 2021 after Barcelona failed to renew his deal owing to the club’s financial struggles, leading him to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona are pushing to bring Messi back to Spain as his two-year deal with PSG is set to expire in the summer, and according to AS Soccer, Rubiales has now revealed that the 2022 World Cup winner will be given a special reception if he comes back.

Lionel Messi gifts ex-PSG teammate his special La Liga best player award

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“Messi is unique in the world and I will always wish him the best. If he comes back, he will be welcomed with open arms.”

Messi has had a turbulent two seasons in France. Despite winning the Ligue 1 and French Ligue title and a French Super Cup, he has been criticised for failing to ignite PSG, especially in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi set for dream homecoming

Lionel Messi, who is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, could complete his "dream" homecoming to Barcelona this summer, Daily Mirror reports.

Messi's future remains uncertain, as his contract with PSG expires at the end of the current season, and Barcelona are eager to reunite with the 35-year-old forward who is the Catalans’ record goalscorer.

Lewandowski excited about the prospect of playing with Messi at Barcelona

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PSG are no longer prioritising getting Messi to stay while Barcelona have already started discussions with La Liga to finetune details of the deal to bring Messi back to Spain.

Messi’s return is a step backwards

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi's fairytale return to FC Barcelona has been described as a "step backwards" by legendary Real Madrid midfielder Guti Haz.

Guti, who has transitioned into coaching after calling time on his playing career, weighed in on the potential return of Lionel Messi to Catalonia.

Messi's return to Camp Nou would undoubtedly have sentimental importance, but Guti has busted those bubbles, suggesting that the 35-year-old will be a step in the wrong direction if he should retrace his steps to his old stomping grounds.