Messi wants Barcelona return, has conveyed it to Joan Laporta – report

Barcelona have made a list of potential summer transfer targets they want to go for ahead of the transfer window, and on top of that list, for both emotional and sporting reasons is Lionel Messi.

The Argentine left the club two years ago on a free transfer even though his contract was ready to be extended. Barcelona’s financial situation did not allow for that, though, and eventually he joined PSG, on a rather bitter note, of course.

Leo’s relationship with the club and more specifically Joan Laporta was broken, as well. However, the president has worked on building it back, and has reportedly apologised to the player.

Now, reports from Veronica Brunita have claimed Barcelona will do everything in their power to sign him in the summer. The player is very interested in returning to the Camp Nou, too, and has conveyed as such to Joan Laporta.

The two parties have reached a formal agreement to start negotiations, but it is known that he will be earning less money than he does at PSG as Barcelona do not have enough room on their wage bill.

Further, the report states that Barcelona have asked La Liga to submit an official document saying that “Messi will be registered” as they do not want to repeat the story from two years ago.

La Liga have approved the feasibility plan, and will give their official green light to it on 19th May.

Barcelona are pretty much the only contenders in the race to sign Messi, though, as the player wants to continue in Europe. His relationship with PSG is broken, too.

However, he does have a bizarre €400 million offer from Saudi Arabia, which he has reportedly declined to continue in Europe.