The 80 million that would prevent the return of Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona

The FC Barcelona board of directors is working on the arrival of Lionel Messi at the end of this season. However, the Catalans also want to strengthen other positions and, in this context, it is leaked that they are looking for an 80 million euro midfielder who would cause complications when it comes to finalizing the long-awaited return of the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7).

The journalist Gerard Romero commented that there is an 80% chance that the captain of the Argentine team will return to Spain after two seasons in France. Now, the only thing missing is La Liga's approval of the operation that includes the sale of two players, plus a reduction in the salary of a few others. However, the desire to hire another element of the hierarchy would complicate the return of the 'Flea'.

From Spanish soil it is mentioned that Bernardo Silva is also in the crosshairs of the team directed by Xavi Hernández. According to the 'Transfermarkt' portal, the Portuguese has a market value of 80 million euros and still maintains a link with Manchester City until 2024. Trying to hire the outstanding player would complicate the financial situation of the culés and the signing could be thwarted of the '10' of the Albiceleste.

When will the future of Lionel Messi in Europe be known?

Lionel Messi ends his contract in June with PSG and is in no rush to sort out his future as he focuses on winning Ligue 1 with the Parisians before wrapping up his time in France. However, the newspaper 'Sport' pointed out that before July 19, the Catalans want to confirm their long-awaited return, since the Catalan pre-season tour will start on that date.