Will Lionel Messi Be Going Back to Barcelona?

Will Lionel Messi Be Going Back to Barcelona?

On March 31, 2023, the Vice President of FC Barcelona, Rafa Yuste, confirmed that the club was looking into re-signing the 2022 World Cup Golden Ball winner, Lionel Messi, for $100 million per year. After leaving FC Barcelona in 2021, Lionel Messi went on to achieve the Copa America, Ligue 1, Cup of Champions, Trophée des Champions, and World Cup. However, due to the series of Paris Saint-Germain F.C (PSG) losses and losing to Bayern Munich in the 2023 Champions League, many fans have started to boo the Argentine soccer star. Many speculate that because of this, Messi won’t be extending his contract with PSG. Furthermore, Yuste has stated that there is a mutual love between both parties (FC Barcelona and Messi). On the other hand, Messi has also gotten offers from the Saudi-Arabian team Al-Hilal for $436 million per year, and the American team Inter Miami for $280 million per year. In the end, Messi has to choose between money and passion.