Messi to Barcelona? PSG Superstar Fuels Links to Catalan Giants With Sensational Tattoo

• Lionel Messi is more and more certain to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season
• The 35-year-old signed a two-year contract with PSG after leaving Barcelona back in 2021
• His newest piece of body art has fuelled speculation of his dream return to the Catalan club

Lionel Messi has fuelled the swirling reports linking him to a sensational return to Barcelona with his latest body art - a tattoo of the club's crest on his leg.

Messi is reportedly poised to depart Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer as his two-year contract with the French giants expires this summer, with Barcelona believed to be his most preferred destination.

According to GOAL, Barcelona's pursuit of Messi is not showing any progress. However, the Argentine phenom, who was recently suspended by PSG following his decision to take an unapproved sojourn to Saudi Arabia, has suggested he is ready to retrace his roots back to Catalonia.

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Following his unsanctioned trip to the Middle East, the 35-year-old was spotted with a new tattoo, boldly displaying Barcelona's shield on his favourite left leg, per Tribuna.

He has almost 20 tattoos, each with its own meaning, uniqueness, and detail throughout. His latest - the Barca crest - not only demonstrates his affection for the club but has also fuelled claims he was on his way 'back home'.

Barca intensify push for Messi

Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported on Barcelona intensifying efforts to re-sign Messi this summer as reports confirmed the Argentine could leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

He enjoyed great success with the Catalan club between 2005 and 2021, winning four UEFA Champions League trophies before leaving heartbreakingly as a result of the club's financial troubles.

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Barcelona has been heavily linked with a move for Messi, and club president Joan Laporta is reportedly preparing a two-year deal for the megastar as his PSG exit becomes more and more certain.

Messi urged to join Manchester

Sports Brief also reported on legendary Barcelona winger, Carlos Rexach urging Messi to join Manchester City instead of making his fairytale return to the Spanish giants.

His departure from PSG seems imminent, and his relationship with the club appears strained, following a decision to travel to Saudi Arabia against instructions of his managers.

Messi's current deal with the Parisians is set to expire in the summer, with multiple reports suggesting the World Cup winner will prefer to retrace his steps back to Catalonia.