Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has made a significant admission over Lionel Messi's potential return to the club as a free agent ahead of next season.
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With the 35-year-old's deal at Paris Saint-Germain expiring in June, rumours continue to suggest a move back to the Blaugrana is on the cards.
Messi parted ways with the Spanish giants as a free agent in 2021 after president Joan Laporta decided that handing him a new contract would be financially detrimental to the club.
Today, however, it appears Barcelona are close to receiving the green light on their economic plans for the 2023/24 campaign, which includes the idea to re-sign the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Speaking recently in a press conference, though, Xavi admitted that Messi's possible return is still far from certain.
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"It's up in the air," he said, according to Goal.
"It depends on many things. There is not much more I can say. Leo is a spectacular footballer. He is a friend.
"From there, it depends on many things, but above all on his intentions and what he wants."
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PSG have two matches remaining in Ligue 1 this season, with Messi expected to not be in their squad for the coming campaign.
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