According to information from the famous journalist Guillem Balague, forward Lionel Messi will not return to Barcelona while Joan Laporta is president of the club.
The Argentine left the team just under Laporta, with whom the legend of the Catalan club has had a complicated relationship — the parties did not reach an agreement on the contract.
Currently, Messi is playing for MLS team Inter Miami, and the management is not opposed to extending the contract, which expires in December 2025.
It was previously reported that Barcelona's management dreams of bringing Messi back to the team and dedicating it to the long-awaited opening of the new stadium.