Xavi reveals ongoing talks with Messi

In his latest interview with 'Sport', Xavi Hernandez was asked about the potential return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona. Rumours have been circling almost as soon as the star knew he would leave PSG at the end of the season, and for his former teammate, there are "no doubts".

"I have no doubts, no doubts at all that he will help us because he is still a determined footballer, because he's still hungry, because he's a winner, because he's a leader and because he's also a very different kind of player", he stated.

"There is no doubt in my mind that he would bring us (the club) a lot, but it depends on him. At the end of the day, he has the upper hand", he added.

When asked if he spoke regularly with the Argentinian, the coach revealed that they keep in regular contact: "I'm speaking to Leo, yes", he declared.

"In the relationship I have with him, I feel I've been very clear. Here, the doors are open for him. If he wants to come back, I have no doubts as a coach, none whatsoever. I really think he would bring us a lot", he finished.

 

May 29, 2023