Lionel Messi admits his preference was to return to Barcelona (AP)Barcelona insist an offer was sent to Lionel Messi for him to return to Camp Nou – despite the Argentine claiming that the club could not confirm their proposal. Messi was out of contract this summer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired and has been in talks over a return to Barcelona. However, despite La Liga approving Barcelona’s financial plan to fund a move for their former talisman, Messi opted to make the move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, effectively calling time on his playing career in Europe. ‘The club, today, was not in a position to confirm 100 per cent that I could return. A statement from Barcelona read: ‘On Monday, June 5, Jorge Messi, the player’s father and representative, informed Club President Joan Laporta of the player’s decision to join Inter Miami, despite having been presented with a proposal from Barca, in consideration of the desire of both FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi for him to once again wear blaugrana.

Source: Metro June 08, 2023 03:34 UTC