With the FC Barcelona presidential elections on the horizon, campaigning is in full flow from all pre-candidates, including Joan Laporta, who resigned from the position earlier this month to contest for the presidency again.
As is the case with election campaigns, a lot of promises are being made by the candidates involved, with a certain Marc Ciria trying to use the name of Lionel Messi to gain an upper hand.
The pre-candidate unveiled a large poster with the former captain’s picture and has been talking up how he will do everything possible to bring the Argentine icon back to the club.
Messi will not return as a player
However, according to an update from Xavi Campos on Catalunya Radio, Messi, through his entourage, has informed the presidential candidates that he will not be returning to Barcelona as a player.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has pretty much ruled out a last dance at the Spotify Camp Nou, at this point, and has informed all the presidential candidates of the same.
The current Inter Miami megastar, though, would be open to a return in a different role sometime in the future, but a comeback in a playing capacity is off the table.
Messi was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 as the board, led by Laporta, was unable to renew his contract owing to Financial Fair Play complications.
The Argentine superstar has since played for PSG and Inter Miami, but continues to carry Barça very close to his heart.
However, fans dreaming of one last dance for the former No. 10 in the Blaugrana colours will be disappointed as it appears to be off the table.
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