Lionel Messi is without any doubt one of, if not the greatest player to don the FC Barcelona uniform. However, he couldn’t leave the club the way a legend like him deserved to. But now there could be a chance to come full circle.
At 35 (he turns 36 in June), Messi has a big decision to make. With his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expiring at the end of the season, the Argentine star can sign with any other club as a free agent.
Since extension talks with PSG seem to have stalled, the rumors of a return to Barca have made a lot of headlines. While Messi’s intention remains uncertain, the Cules have made it clear they want him back.
Camp Nou chants for Messi again
For the third time this season, Barcelona fans have chanted Lionel Messi’s name at the Camp Nou. Just like it happened during the brutal Copa del Rey loss to Real Madrid a few days ago, fans waited until the 10th minute to chant for their idol.
Barcelona would make complete sense as a destination for Messi, but they’d have to figure out how to make it work financially. Even so, fans are getting their hopes up and hope to see Messi return home.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
