Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi could see a fairytale return to Barcelona become reality in the summer transfer window - with youngster Gavi in a bizarre contractual scenario which could see him leave the club.
Despite winning the league last season and looking likely to do so again this season, Messi has struggled playing for PSG, having been booed off last time in their 2-0 home loss to Rennes. With their exit from the Champions League, manager Christopher Galtier's future looking precarious to say the least and Messi ageing towards the final ebbings of his career, a move to Barcelona could be on the cards.
And, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Argentine World Cup winner could return to the amphitheatre where he made his glittering career with youngster Gavi positioned in a sticky situation. The report says that the return of Messi depends on a number of factors including whether Barcelona can afford his wages and if they can find room for him in their starting XI.