Messi to Barcelona in 2023? La Liga giants determined to mend 'broken' ties with PSG star

Lionel Messi’s current contract with PSG expires at the end of next season. It should pave the way for Barcelona to sign him for free, although the Argentine can expect a lot more lucrative offers from other clubs across the world.

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This week, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star striker Lionel Messi has dominated the news, thanks to a shocking rumour that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is pushing for the Argentine superstar's comeback to Camp Nou. Although the Spaniard stated that while it would be "difficult" at this time to bring the Argentine superstar to the Catalan club, he did not completely rule out the 35-year-old's return in the future.

Reports suggest that even Barcelona's board is willing to help and might take necessary action to bring Messi next summer. The La Liga giants have all the reasons to bring the iconic striker, with the club focusing on rebuilding its financial strength.

However, Messi's return to Camp Nou could be a complicated operation. The club and the attacker currently do not get along, according to Adria Albets, especially after his unexpected departure last year. Regardless, Barcelona is reportedly determined to get past the disagreements and renew the relationship with the Argentina international in an attempt to re-sign him in 2023.

Messi's current deal with Ligue 1 champions PSG expires after the upcoming campaign. Although the prolific striker can anticipate far more lucrative offers from other clubs worldwide, it ought to make it possible for Barcelona to sign him at no cost.

Inter Miami is one of the teams vying to sign the star player for the upcoming season, but Barcelona is still convinced that the player would follow his heart rather than his wallet. Although Albets argues that Xavi is also crucial to the outcome of this transfer drama, the Catalans currently place a great value on Messi. The Barça boss and Argentine talisman get along well, and their combined efforts may enable the team to entice Messi's return to Camp Nou next season.