Sergio Aguero says Lionel Messi could return to Barcelona

Former Manchester City forward, Sergio Aguero, has urged Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, to make an effort for Lionel Messi as he believes his former teammate could be interested in a return to the Spanish side.

In the summer of 2021, Messi said a tearful goodbye to Barcelona and signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with an estimated €35 million in salary.

But while Messi’s contract in France expires and the striker has yet to commit to a contract extension, rumours about a probable return to Barcelona continue to make waves.

Aguero added to the rumours by saying that if Laporta makes the decision to call PSG man, Messi’s chances of returning to Camp Nou look very open.

“My feeling is that there is a 50% chance that Leo Messi will return at Barca. I think that Leo should retire at Barca.”

“Barcelona is his home, he has to finish his career here. If president Laporta makes the step, I think Messi’s return to Barcelona will come closer,” he said during a Twitch session for Gerard Pique’s King’s League.

Laporta has expressed his desire to bring Messi back to Camp Nou on numerous occasions, and he has even met with Jorge Messi to discuss a variety of topics, including a prospective memorial game.

Barcelona’s financial difficulties, however, may prove to be a significant obstacle to the deal’s completion. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League is apparently putting together a complex plan to get Messi in the summer and is prepared to pay an enormous $300 million each year.