Former Barcelona star Gerard Pique has offered his view on the club’s attempts to bring Lionel Messi back to Catalonia.
La Blaugrana have been heavily linked with a free transfer move for their former talisman at the end of 2022/23, if he opts to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi’s current contract in Paris expires in June, with talks over activating his 12-month extension stalled, as Barcelona plot their next move.
Despite the difficulties of a potential offer for Messi, due to Barcelona’s financial issues, club vice president Rafa Yuste stated Barcelona are in talks with Messi and his representatives.
However, Pique opted for caution over the developing scenario, with Barcelona still facing a string of obstacles to try and resign Messi in 2023.
“I know Rafa Yuste and how he is. He’s a very good person and he will always tell you what you want to hear”, as per reports from Mundo Deportivo.
“He’s a great person, and he is going to choose the right words to say what you like to hear.
“Obviously for all the ‘cules’ it would be incredible if Leo came back, but there comes a point where forcing situations too much, can be counterproductive.”
Yuste and Barcelona remain confident of convincing Messi over a fairy tale comeback to the Camp Nou, but PSG are also determined to retain the Argentinian, and could offer him an ‘unlimited contract’.
Misse is is my best play
I think Messi should not go back to Barca, he should prove himself somewhere else in Europe
At 34, what is there to prove? If he did not convince you in his prime, can you ever change your mind?
After winning everything, there’s nothing for him to prove.
Prove himself??? Are you retarded?
what kind of prove do you want him to prove again? he has won everything in his career, the person you will direct that to is Ronaldo
Leo will be given his famous shirt when rejoining Barcelona. Yes!!
Correct, you’re a good friend of barca..
Nice to hear that Messi want to back to Barca. But the way Barca treated Messi was horrible. However since Messi wants Barca then that is fantastic to hear that. I support his decision absolutely
This is a good point yea, We owe him apology and our president had given that to him.. We fans we do that in the stadium.. Messi knew we love him.. No home for Lionel Messi than Catalonia.. we’re very sorry to him, it’s not our fault but financial and a turbulent situation from La liga 80SS all because of super league.. anyway, thanks for your contribution.. up barca.
That’s the only way barca could deal with the Messi saga. The club comes first. How ever, Javier tebas stance on financial fair play over barca has made life difficult for barca just because barca refused to sign the cvc deal instead sold part of their rights to raise fund and balance the book. Barca has actually moved on but on sporting, financial terms, barca needs messi and that’s why he’s choosed to come back. He loves the city, his children and family love it too.
Barca has done the right thing. Cos hes return will give all rival headache and teams won’t disregard the team. Messi+ lewandowski+ dembele(MLD)
Yeah i support that too, leonel messi is the greatest player of all time and therefore he needs to be respected by the club too and actually his the one who even made me start enjoying football. So i support that comment too.
How did you mean ? He had won everything a footballer should won.. at what sge should he come out and proof himself definitely you’re enemy of Barcelona. Eventhough, he won’t add anything to the team we want him.. he had done a lot for Barcelona in the past..
Is there anything to prove?
I will love to see him back at Barcelona
We are building a new era with our young stars we are culers even if I love messi I do not want him back he will cause confusion with our bright young stars let them prove them self’s with their performance
I totally agree with zambian culer. Barca has moved on from messi, now we are now in post-messi era. So messi should not return to barca because, he is going to disrupt the team and hinder the progress of some players like lewy, Raphinha,dembele maybe de jong and gavi.
It’s time for pedri-gavi-balde-araujo-ansu era. Goodbye to messi he should go to argentina to retire or go to mls or continue his rivalry with cr7 in saudi
Your take is not completely wrong but Messi will still add a lot to that team even if not as a starter, and this young players you mentioned still have a lot to learn from the experience of someone like Messi, so he’s not going to hinder anyone’s progress rather he’s going to help improve their mentality and help support those that Lacks confidence. Plus Messi Jersey sell alone is definitely going to break records and make Barca a lot of money. One season with Barca won’t be bad as we’ll be seeing the World Cup version of Messi and believe me Barca will be a ucl contender with Messi in this current squad.
barca we ar more than a club but i dont like mesi coming back lets move on football has changed this is the new era guys i dnt count on mesi we ar gud without his servic he left us for money remember? and he want to return for what?
I love ur comment man.he will definitely cause confusion,messi knows we love him from deepest of our hearts.the young stars should be giving opportunity to prove them selves too.pep Gardiola also gave messi that opportunity when messi was young.i know messi would understand.
Prove????? What’s there to prove😀…. Enlighten me.. What does he have to prove?
Visca El Barca! I’d love to see Messi coming back if the financial situation permits. I don’t see anything wrong with that personally. His presence will give young lads something to learn from him.
Messi won’t disrupt the team IF he comes back. He would accept a minor role as discussed with Xavi. He would only be back to help Barca financially before leaving for MLS or Saudi.
What makes you even think he’s going to MLS or saudi?
I love to hear that messi will back to catalonia
Messi is the best player in the history of foothball because his achievement,i think coming back of leo messi to barca is a welcome development for barca tenagers.barca need experience player like messi
I think Messi would be better off at Inter Miami in the US. Both PSG and Barcelona are going to continue to experience financial difficulties which will ultimately impact Messi’s contract. With Inter Miami, Messi has the opportunity to also become “part owner” of the team as well. In the US, Messi is loved and there is better place for him than Miami.
Lets go messi, come back to la liga.
Your CL meltdowns and you sitting with your face buried in your hands pouting after being shellacked by Roma was almost as sweet as Real winning CL and is sorely missed.
Such leadership lmao.
I think. Messi should not come back Barca because barca does not khow how to respect legendary player like luis suarez
Mr.Mc kindly shut up. U are a madridista, what is your business? U just make stupid comments.
Ahahahah didnt know they have computers in mentaI institutions nowadays for patients to use.
Have a Sertralin and Clonazepam cocktail and suck your thumb to sleep, sad little Epl troll with plenty of accounts.
Funny. Lol
Honestly your not doing anything nor are you effecting anyone’s life’s, nor Sultaan or messi. I suggest actually getting a life for yourself.
I doubt your effecting any lives by disrespecting messi, nor does any really care about your opinion. I suggest getting a life for yourself.
Looking forward to your next alter ego, intelIectualIy deficient one.
Will it be a Nordic name sounding with plenty of ø and æ?
You never know with your kind.
There’s no need bringing Leo back to Barca, All Yuste and Barcelona should be thinking right now is working with the boys they’ve got and building them the more, bringing new talented players with less expenses and saving up. Right now the Barcelona is having financial issues.