Messi 2023
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Barcelona would reportedly consider re-signing Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi on a free transfer in 2023. Show
Barcelona would reportedly consider re-signing Lionel Messi on a free transfer in 2023, should the attacker decide against penning a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain.The 34-year-old left Barcelona on a free transfer last summer due to the Catalan outfit's financial problems, ultimately penning a two-year deal with PSG. Messi finished the 2021-22 campaign with 11 goals and 14 assists in 34 appearances in all competitions, but he only found the back of the net on six occasions in Ligue 1 and faced criticism for his performances. The Argentina international has already confirmed that he will remain with PSG next season, but his contract is due to expire in June 2023, with the option of a further 12 months. "Next season will be way better for me with Paris Saint-Germain, I'm sure. It was not easy after that crazy summer," Messi recently told TyC Sports. "It was really difficult to understand what happened, I wasn't expecting to leave Barcelona - it was a shock. I had everything in Barcelona. I went to Barcelona when I was very young. I lived more in Barcelona than in Argentina. The truth is that I had no plans to change anything. "Luckily the adaptation of the kids was good, but for Antonela and for me it was more difficult." Messi scored 672 goals and registered 302 assists in 777 appearances for Barcelona before his surprise exit, and the Catalan club's president Joan Laporta is often asked about the forward returning to Camp Nou. In a recent interview with L'Esportiu, Laporta said: "We would've liked Messi to stay, but it wasn't to be. And it wasn't to be because of La Liga's Financial Fair Play rules and PSG's offers. When players are like that, they find they cannot leave because the deals are worth many millions of euros." According to ESPN, Barcelona 'would find it hard to say no' to re-signing Messi on a free transfer next summer, with the club's head coach Xavi set to have a big say in whether his former teammate returns. The report claims that a move to the Premier League is also an option for the South American, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United all capable of signing him. Meanwhile, a return to Newell's Old Boys or a switch to the MLS are also allegedly options for Messi in the latter stages of his career. The forward's father, Jorge Messi, said last month that he was hopeful of his son returning to Barcelona before the end of his career. "I hope it [happens], some day," Jorge Messi told Jijantes FC. The forward won 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey crowns and four Champions League trophies during a highly-successful period at Camp Nou. Messi helped PSG win Ligue 1 last term, but the French giants again fell short in the Champions League, with Real Madrid beating Liverpool in the final to lift the trophy for the 14th time in their history. ID:487871:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect6395: 04/10/2022 Upd. at 14:16 CEST Messi is out of contract with PSG and could return to the Catalan club for freeLionel Messi's hypothetical Barcelona return has been on the table for months now with his Paris Saint-Germain contract up at the end of the season. Barça president Joan Laporta is ready to do everything he can to make it happen because he wants the Argentine to return to the club. PSG also want to keep Messi and the president Nasser Al Khelaïffi will attempt to tie him down for at least one more year. The reality of the situation is that Messi won't make a decision until after the World Cup this year. Here are 10 reasons why deciding to return to Barça would be the right decision: 1.- Heal the wound“Despite reaching an agreement with the intention of signing a new contract, it was not possible to complete the deal due to financial and structural obstacles (LaLiga rules)." That was how Barça explained Messi's exit. After 17 seasons, he was obliged to leave the club despite having agreed to stay. It was a big disappointment. He cried as he left. That cruel goodbye broke his heart. This is a chance to heal the wound. 2.- Form part of friend Xavi's projectXavi said it in Milan ahead of the Inter game. "I want the best for him, he is my friend. Barça is his home." It is true he did not want to say anything else but the two are in regular contact and no one would like more than Xavi to have the best player ever back at the club. Meanwhile, Messi is aware things are being done well again at Camp Nou. 3.- Fill MontjuïcBarcelona will play at the Olímpic Lluís Companys stadium in Montjuic next season. It's a move to allow them to update Camp Nou. There is no one like Messi to help them fill the stadium for a season. 4.- Retire at the club of his dreamsMessi can no longer close his career as a one-club man, but it can still have a nice ending at Barça. the club where it all began and he will be forever remembered. 5.- Increase shirt salesThere are more pragmatic reasons and less emotional ones. Messi would also boost shirt sales once again and, among other things, help with commercial deals and sponsorship. 6.- Move back to live in BarnaMessi promised his kids when he left Barça in 2021. "After some years away, we will be back to live here. I have promised the kids that." At the time he was not speaking about returning as a player, but that could now be possible. Barcelona became his family's home and they would love to come back sooner than later. 7.- Open the new Camp NouImagine having Messi on the team when the new Camp Nou opens. 8.- Win another Champions League with BarçaIt was 2015 when Messi last won the Champions League. It's one of the thorns in his side. Tryin to win it again with a Barça side on the up would be a welcome challenge and, if achieved, a beautiful finale to his story with the club. For now, he is hopeful of helping PSG win Europe's top crown for the first time. 9.- Oversee the generational changeThere is no better person to transfer power to players like Pedri and Gavi than Messi. The Argentine is the perfect symbol to bring an end to the generational change which Barça are undergoing. The work being done at the moment by Busquets and Lewandowski can be completed by Messi. 10.- The goodbye he deservesA career like Messi's needs the right ending. It's necessary to close a cycle at Camp Nou with the supporters cheering and signing his name. Messi never got the send-off that players like Xavi and Pep Guardiola did. There is still an outstanding debt. Bringing him back would afford him that, which is the least he deserves. Do it! Who is better Ronaldo or Messi 2023?Messi has currently scored more goals than Ronaldo in the 2022-23 season. The PSG star has scored 12 goals in 17 games in all competitions, while Ronaldo took until his tenth appearance to net his first goal from open play. He has just three in all competitions.
Is Messi retiring in 2022?Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup with Argentina will be his last.
Who is Messi playing for in 2022?Lionel Messi - Argentina and PSG
Messi has been in fine form for Paris Saint-Germain this season, wracking up seven goals and 14 assists in 12 league games; almost bettering his tally from last season in half as many games.
Is Messi playing FIFA 2022?Argentina's talismanic captain Lionel Messi has already declared that the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be his final attempt at lifting the elusive trophy that has evaded him all through his illustrious career.
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