This is how Messi could return to Barcelona, Laporta's options

Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona was shocking, to say the least. The Argentine star made his professional debut with the Culés after being there since he was a child. Since he joined the Catalonian team he showed he had enough level to become a world football star.

And that he eventually did. With Frank Rijkaard, Lionel Messi made his debut with the number 30 on his back. A year later he was already wearing the 19 and became the undisputed part of the lineup, including in his first derby against Real Madrid (where he scored a hat-trick). He was already historic and was just beginning. That is why it was more than surprising last year's announcement of his departure to Paris.

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After much discussion with Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, Messi decided to leave the club to reunite with Neymar after five years apart. But Paris Saint Germain only gave him a two-year contract, which ends in the summer of 2023. This opens up a lot of possibilities for the Argentine and the Spanish club.

Laporta's options

The president of Barcelona would be evaluating two options for Messi to be recognized as a Culé forever: the first would be to make him an international ambassador for the club once he finishes his career. The other is to rehire him, although it looks difficult since he would have to cut almost 200 million euros in salary expenses from the team just to bring him back.