Lionel Messi Barça return? 'Impossible,' Xavi says
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Joan Laporta Sport News
Xavi says Messi’s return to FC Barcelona impossible for now
Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts after his shoot during PSG’s Japan Tour football match against Gamba Osaka at Suita stadium in Osaka on July 25, 2022. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
Xavi: Lionel Messi Barcelona return 'impossible' but door not closed
Xavi Hernandez has said Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona is «impossible» at the moment but has not definitively closed the door on bringing him back to the club in the future.
Frenkie de Jong will only agree to leave Barcelona to join Chelsea but Blues won’t match Manchester United offer
Frenkie de Jong will only agree to leave Barcelona this summer to join Chelsea – but the Blues are reluctant to match Manchester United’s offer for the midfielder, according to reports.
'We will see' - Xavi open to Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona but admits a deal is currently 'impossible'
Xavi has indicated that he would be open to the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona, though admitted that a deal is currently «impossible». Messi ended a 21-year association with the club last summer, departing on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain after financial difficulties left Barcelona unable to renew his contract. Ad/> The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner endured an injury-disrupted first campaign in the French capital, scoring just eleven times in all competitions; his worst return since the 2005-06 season.
Man Utd have 'agreement in place' to sign £72m star at Old Trafford
Manchester United have ‘an agreement in place’ to sign Frenkie de Jong but they, along with Barcelona, are struggling to convince the midfielder to make the switch to Old Trafford, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Gary Neville tells Frenkie de Jong to take ‘legal action’ against ‘bullies’ Barcelona amid Man Utd saga
Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong should take ‘legal action’ against ‘bullies’ Barcelona, according to pundit Gary Neville.
Joan Laporta hopes Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona for 'beautiful ending'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reiterated his desire to take Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou after saying the Argentine's "chapter" at the club is "not over".