Lionel Messi: Barcelona president Joan Laporta vows to make every effort to bring star back to club this summer

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has promised fans that the club will do «everything we can» to re-sign Lionel Messi this summer. Messi, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain will expire soon, is currently weighing his options for the future, with a return to Barcelona and a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia being the primary choices considered by the player. Ad However, the financial constraints faced by Barcelona mean that several factors must align for a potential move to materialise.

Reports suggest that the Catalan club need to reduce their wage bill by approximately £180 million in order to make significant signings. TransfersBarcelona struggle to match huge Al Hilal offer for Messi — Paper Round13/05/2023 AT 05:22 Laporta emphasised the club's commitment to securing Messi's return, stating, «We will do everything we can to bring Leo Messi back to Barcelona,» during an interview with Jijantes FC. «We are working on next year's team and hope to reinforce it,» Laporta added.

«We are following an austerity plan to ensure we have enough financial fair play to enhance the team. Our preparations are aimed at having an even more competitive squad next season.» 'We had to go inside' — Xavi on Barca title celebrations amid pitch invasions Revealed: Pochettino's five-man Chelsea transfer shortlist — Paper Round Pogba in tears after suffering injury in first start in over a year Laporta also made the case for Messi to join Barcelona over a club in Saudi Arabia, telling TV3 in a separate interview: «With all due respect to Saudi Arabia, where a lot of good work and investment is taking place around the league there, Barca is Barca. »Barca is his home.