The mystery surrounding Lionel Messi not returning to Barcelona in 2023 has deepened after Xavi’s claims about Joan Laporta derailing an otherwise agreed proposal have now been supported by a former senior executive. Accused of lying, Laporta has insisted his opposition are not truthful.
Xavi declared earlier this week that Messi rejoining Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain was ready to happen. That is, until Laporta “threw everything out” because he felt threatened and believed Messi would “wage war” in a power struggle with the president.
