Lionel Messi’s Camp Denies Any Agreement in Place With Barcelona for Argentine to Return to Camp Nou

Lionel Messi’s Camp Denies Any Agreement in Place With Barcelona for Argentine to Return to Camp Nou

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Barcelona’s dream to re-sign Lionel Messi seems to have hit a brick wall following revelations the club is yet to agree on any deal with the Argentine
  • Messi will become a free agent next summer when the 2-year deal he signed with Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 expires
  • Messi is not contemplating his future beyond December, as the 35-year-old is rumoured to be solely focused on the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The future of Lionel Messi is still up in the air following revelations that Barcelona are yet to reach an agreement with the camp of the Argentine for a summer move.

Messi has been heavily linked with a return to Camp Nou as Barca President Juan Laporta and current manager Xavi have both spoken about the 35-year-old’s return.

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Lionel Messi’s current PSG contract is set to expire in 2022 and automatically makes the Argentine become a free agent. Photo by Eurasia Sports Images
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According to Football Espana, renowned Italian Journalist, Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Barcelona are yet to make an offer for Messi and no agreement has been reached by both parties.

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“Speaking to sources close to Leo, there is nothing decided yet as there is no agreement with Barcelona. It is true that Barca are dreaming of his return, and it’s something discussed internally at the club, but at the moment there is still nothing agreed, and there’s no offer.”

Messi is believed not to be thinking about his future at the moment as he is solely focused on the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

Messi to make a decision over future after World Cup

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is not getting distracted by the talks surrounding his future following speculations about Barcelona’s interest in re-signing him.

Both PSG and Barcelona are interested in the services of the 35-year-old, but it has now been confirmed that Messi will make a decision regarding his future after the World Cup Goal reports.

Messi has contributed directly to 15 goals in 12 games for Paris Saint-Germain this season as the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner appears to have rediscovered his best form again.

Lionel Messi reconciles with Barcelona president Juan Laporta

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi’s potential return to Barcelona has been given a huge boost, following revelations the Argentine has settled his differences with club president Juan Laporta.

Messi left Camp Nou abruptly in 2021 amid disagreements with the Barcelona board and a financial crisis, causing a rift between the 35-year-old and the Barcelona president.

Messi and Laporta have now buried the proverbial hatchet and settled their grievances ahead of a potential reunion next summer.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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