Former "Barcelona" head coach Xavi Hernandez made a sensational statement about the president of the Catalans, Joan Laporta. According to him, Lionel Messi's return to the club in 2023 was almost settled, but Laporta personally vetoed the transfer. Xavi emphasized that although La Liga management allowed the player to be registered, the president ruined the deal with various excuses. Reports goal.com.
Xavi said he had been negotiating with Messi for several months and the player was very interested in returning to "Barcelona". The coach even spoke with Messi's father, Jorge, and saw this transfer as a legendary ending. However, Laporta stopped the transfer, saying that Messi's return would lead to a war against him. As a result, the Argentine star was forced to join "Inter Miami".
These events also negatively affected the relationship between Xavi and Messi. Messi initially thought Xavi was also involved in this plan, but the situation later became clear. Xavi added that Messi will never return to "Barcelona" now, not because of financial problems, but because of Laporta's lack of desire.
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