Former FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has revealed why Lionel Messi didn’t return to the Spanish membership, saying membership president Joan Laporta blocked the transfer regardless of an settlement.
In an interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi claimed that plans have been already in place for Messi to rejoin Barcelona after the ahead gained the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina nationwide soccer staff.
In line with Xavi, he started discussions with Messi in January 2023 and the participant was excited concerning the thought of returning to the membership the place he grew to become a legend.
“We talked for months and the whole lot was prepared. I noticed it as an excellent transfer from a soccer perspective,” Xavi stated.
Nevertheless, the previous midfielder alleged that Laporta later stopped the deal. Xavi claimed the Barcelona president instructed him that permitting Messi to return may create severe issues on the membership.
Xavi additionally accused the membership management of launching a media marketing campaign towards him earlier than his exit and claimed that individuals throughout the membership spoke to gamers suggesting he needed to promote them.
The Barcelona legend, who has already declared help for presidential candidate Víctor Font forward of the membership’s upcoming elections, stated he doesn’t count on to return to Barcelona once more after serving the membership as each a participant and coach.
