Three reasons why Barcelona want to sign Lionel Messi – report

It is no secret that the Barcelona board, led by President Joan Laporta, is exploring every possible plan to sign Lionel Messi in the summer. And little by little, the team is advancing in the right direction.

As it turns out, journalist David Bernabeu Reverter, while writing for SPORT, has said that the Blaugrana have identified three reasons why the most-awaited homecoming of the legendary Argentine would be beneficial for the team.

As Bernabeu writes, Barcelona want to ‘recover Leo Messi for sporting, institutional and economic reasons.’ 

Sporting reason

To begin with, the Barça management is of the idea that the team is lacking a franchise player in the squad. Despite the fact that the current lot of players have done well enough, the team needs a player of Messi’s profile ‘to make a leap in quality in its reconstruction’.

Above all, manager Xavi believes that his team lacks creativity in the attacking third and this is where they need to bring in solid reinforcement. Despite Messi’s age, everyone at the club is on the same page that he is the ideal player for this task.

Institutional reason

Lionel Messi’s departure back in 2021 left a bad taste at Barcelona. President Joan Laporta, having promised that the Argentine would be renewed, did not follow through, leading to the exit.

Given the circumstances back then, Laporta believes he is in massive debt to the Argentine. The 60-year-old understands that his management should do everything possible to get Messi back as this is something that the fans are eagerly waiting for.

Economic reason

Now, it is true that Barcelona have a big name within their ranks in Robert Lewandowski, but they still believe Messi is someone who will attract global brands and big signings just by his presence.

With Messi in the squad, Barcelona can rope in key investors and the player will practically generate his salary by himself. Indeed, reports suggest that the Argentine could account for 25-30% of the club’s total income next season if he returns.