Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi will not return to Barcelona this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Argentina international put an end to his 21-year association with the Blaugrana last summer, joining PSG on a free transfer. Barcelona and Messi were keen to extend their partnership, but were forced to go the opposite way due to the club's financial constraints.
Messi signed for the Parisians with a view to opening a new chapter. However, the 34-year-old's time with Mauricio Pochettino's side has been turbulent so far. Fitness issues have marred the player's debut season in France.
Many have deemed the forward's PSG stint to be underwhelming so far. Messi has thus been linked with a return to Barcelona despite having a contract with the Ligue 1 giants until the end of next season.
Romano, though, has ruled out the possibility of the Argentinean rejoining the Blaugrana this summer. The Italian journalist revealed that there is nothing to suggest that a Camp Nou return is on the cards for the superstar. He said on Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE YouTube channel:
"At the moment, there is still nothing, to be honest, but, let's see. I don't see him coming back [to Barcelona] this summer. I agree [he is anonymous on the field in France]."
The 34-year-old has found the back of the net seven times in 25 matches across all competitions for Pochettino's side this term. He has also provided 11 assists for his team-mates in the process.
However, there have been suggestions that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is unhappy in Paris. According to reports, Messi thus could not be at the Ligue 1 club to see out his contract, which expires in the summer of 2023.
PSG's Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona in 2023 for one season
According to reports, the Argentinean's entourage has ruled out the possibility of a Camp Nou return this year. However, the Blaugrana could re-sign him at the end of the 2022-23 season when his contract with PSG expires.
The 34-year-old, though, has been tipped to spend just one season with the La Liga giants. As per the report, he will eventually move to Major League Soccer (MLS).
Inter Miami CF have been linked with a move for the PSG superstar. The MLS outfit, who are co-owned by David Beckham, is reportedly keen to take him to the United States.
Angelus_Yesu
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In fact, he should leave PSG and return to Barcelona as soon as possible, where he would be given the ball when he's in the right position to shoot. All PSG players are like stars so they all want the glory for themselves. At Barça, Jordi Alba on the ball on the left side will not hesitate to find Messi well positioned to shoot, but Mbappe in the same position sometimes ignores him and goes for the glory himself which sometimes becomes unsuccessful. Yet, he works and feeds his teammates to score. And because he's not scoring, my dear rivals are saying he's finished. CR7 is doing great, he's scoring, no doubt, but he's a striker upfront so his teammates will definitely bring him the ball. But Messi drops deep, fetches the ball, drives forward and feeds his teammates to score, and whiles he tries to score himself, luck doesn't do him a favour, then he hits the woodwork. You are still the BEST, in fact my BEST. Come back Legend of the Game. Come back to where you are truly loved. Come back GOA7🐐. WE MISS YOU💔.
Yodeilsuyz
132
To be honest, if Messi decided to stay for next season, he will upgrade his playing once again, he still doesn't believe that he's wearing another jersey, his mind will be settled by then, I'm not a fan of Messi but I do know who he is, by then, though Mbappe won't be there, but PSG won't be underestimated 💪💪👍
SIDKAUSH
98
Cr7 always proves his haters wrong.
tmobiletelephone
66
Modric is waiting for him
OluluMadrid
63
BARCA fans get ready for another fake promise 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
tmobiletelephone
59
Modric showing PSG why he won the ballon do'r[Crylaugh]
ibrahimusmanabba4015
54
How Messi will return to Barcelona
Hithereiamjatin
42
He should leave immediately because in barca he feels more Confident and more like a leader He is a Monster in Barcelona
Ebubechukwu1996
12
In fact, he should leave PSG and return to Barcelona as soon as possible, where he would be given the ball when he's in the right position to shoot. All PSG players are like stars so they all want the glory for themselves. At Barça, Jordi Alba on the ball on the left side will not hesitate to find Messi well positioned to shoot, but Mbappe in the same position sometimes ignores him and goes for the glory himself which sometimes becomes unsuccessful. Yet, he works and feeds his teammates to score. And because he's not scoring, my dear rivals are saying he's finished. CR7 is doing great, he's scoring, no doubt, but he's a striker upfront so his teammates will definitely bring him the ball. But Messi drops deep, fetches the ball, drives forward and feeds his teammates to score, and whiles he tries to score himself, luck doesn't do him a favour, then he hits the woodwork. You are still the BEST, in fact my BEST. Come back Legend of the Game. Come back to where you are truly loved. Come back GOA7🐐. WE MISS YOU💔.
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]Barcelona players are tired of being slave to Messi,but the fans aren't tired of depending on one player
Yodeilsuyz
8
In fact, he should leave PSG and return to Barcelona as soon as possible, where he would be given the ball when he's in the right position to shoot. All PSG players are like stars so they all want the glory for themselves. At Barça, Jordi Alba on the ball on the left side will not hesitate to find Messi well positioned to shoot, but Mbappe in the same position sometimes ignores him and goes for the glory himself which sometimes becomes unsuccessful. Yet, he works and feeds his teammates to score. And because he's not scoring, my dear rivals are saying he's finished. CR7 is doing great, he's scoring, no doubt, but he's a striker upfront so his teammates will definitely bring him the ball. But Messi drops deep, fetches the ball, drives forward and feeds his teammates to score, and whiles he tries to score himself, luck doesn't do him a favour, then he hits the woodwork. You are still the BEST, in fact my BEST. Come back Legend of the Game. Come back to where you are truly loved. Come back GOA7🐐. WE MISS YOU💔.
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You might track others with the same mentality, but truely speaking 🗣️🗣️, CR7 is 2000% better than Messi, forget about Messi style of play, and focus on the the impact and you results of games, I do know that without CR7, you can't compare Messi with anyone 👍💪