Even if his future with Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain, Lionel Messihas not yet committed to another club. However, Argentina’s2022 World Cup leaderwon’t be without opportunities if he decides to depart Parc des Princes.
According to reports, the 35-year-old is unhappy in France and wants to return to Spain and Barcelona. In fact, this idea has been bandied around as a serious possibility as we approach the summer.
Many football supporters would be thrilled to see Messi donning the Blaugrana’s iconic No. 10 jerseyagain. A former Argentine great, though, seems to have opposing views.
Why should Lionel Messi rule out Barcelona comebackaccording toMario Kempes?
In spite of Mario Kempes‘obscurity in popular culture, he remains a national hero in Argentina. Le Albiceleste’s first World Cup win occurred in 1978, and Kempes was the hero of that story. In addition, the prolific striker took home the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot for his efforts.
Now the 68-year-old former football greathas recently spoken out onLionel Messi’s future, tellingthe Spanish Super Deportivo Radiothat he hopes his countryman doesn’t end up back atBarcelona. If Messiremains in Paris, he would be more likely to contribute to Argentina’s further success, in his opinion.
“I don’t think it’s healthy for him to return to Barcelona. He would be better off in France so that he arrives calmly at the next World Cup, he should stay there. Barcelona’s objectives are different, they are still rebuilding themselves after his departure.Being selfish and thinking about the Argentine National Team, let him stay at PSG. For physical and mental peace of mind, it is more likely that he will reach the National Team fresher in France than in Barcelona.”
Kempes also believes that the boos he receives are directly related to Argentina’s World Cup victory against France. Argentina triumphed, and Messi was a big reason why.“He’s playing there, Argentina won and Messi was the star. It hurts them to see the best player in the world at their side and not performing like he did in Qatar”, he added.