Amid rumours Lionel Messi could rejoin Barcelona for the 2023/24 season, the Argentine reportedly arrived in the Spanish city with 15 suitcases on the weekend.
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The 35-year-old picked up his 15th assist in this Ligue 1 campaign in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 away win over Angers on Friday night, before landing in Barcelona the next day.
According to Spanish outlet Jijantes, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner arrived in the city he once called home for a few days off, accompanied by his loved ones and his "closest circle".
Messi was reported to arrive in an "unusual way" as he was not seen by anyone, returning to Barcelona with 15 suitcases amid claims a move back to the Blaugrana is on the cards after June.
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will see his current deal in France expire at the conclusion of this season, with several figures at the Catalan giants believed to be waiting for the moment to strike.
President Joan Laporta and head coach Xavi Hernandez are reportedly ready to move for the club's all-time record goalscorer, who himself is believed to be open to a return to his boyhood side.
Talks over a contract extension in France appear to have been halted in recent weeks amid rumours Barcelona will look to sell a few high-profile players in order to be able to re-sign Messi.
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The Argentine parted ways with the Catalans as a free agent in 2021, and has contributed to 65 goals in 70 matches across all competitions for PSG since.
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