Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Gaiter and Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez both agree that Lionel Messi's future decision shouldn't be played out publicly.
Messi, 35, has been in contact with Barca chiefs ahead of a potential return to the Camp Nou after spending two years in France with PSG. The Argentine icon is on course to become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this season, leaving the door open to a homecoming at his boyhood club in Cataluyna.
Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste on Friday confirmed the club's plan to re-sign Messi and manager Xavi - who spent 11 years as his team-mate - soon urged the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner to "come home" for a Michael Jordan-esque "last dance." In a press conference, the Barca boss explained: "There is the [financial] fair play issue, but more than anything it depends on Leo's intentions and [if he wants] to come back.