Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela remains keen on the idea of linking up with Lionel Messi in a loan spell at Barcelona at the end of the MLS season.
La Liga giants Barca reportedly considered a left-field move for the former Arsenal and Real Sociedad attacker in January as they sought cover for Luis Suarez.
MLS MVP candidate Vela confirmed a deal was "really close" but the short-term switch failed to materialise as the Spanish champions instead signed Kevin-Prince Boateng, who barely featured in his six months at the club.
Were Barca to come calling again, though, Vela would seize the chance to return to La Liga.
He told the New York Times: "Who could say no to playing with Messi for four months and then coming back to LA?
"Enjoy, learn and then come back home."
Desmondeyum
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pls don't come when valverde is still our coach
TaslimAlamat
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I think he shouldn't come to barca because Valverde will definitely spoil his career
micaceimot
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Yeah u should take a chance
Abdulkarim21
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valverde be like: let him come, he'll be a perfect backup for stegen.
ishti
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"Who could say no to Messi?" Ever heard about Mateo? 😂😂