Barcelona players are reportedly keen on seeing Lionel Messi return to the club. With Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto among the latest to express their desire for the Argentine forward to make a comeback. In an interview with Risto Mejide on the programme ‘Viajando con Chester’, Alba said that he would like to see Messi back at Barcelona. He believes it would be good for both the club and the player.
Barcelona Players Jordi Alba & Sergio Roberto
Alba also spoke about the shock of Messi’s departure from Barcelona last summer, saying that he and his wife couldn’t believe the news when they heard it. He added that only Messi and the club know what happened, but he knows that the player was very sad about it.
Roberto, meanwhile, spoke out against the treatment that Messi has been receiving from PSG fans. Who have singled him out for criticism following the team’s elimination from the Champions League. Roberto expressed his disappointment by saying: “it’s very bad for a player of Messi’s caliber to be treated in this way and that the Barcelona players would welcome him back with open arms.”
Young Barcelona star Ronald Araujo
Not only Alba and Roberto, but Ronald Araujo also recently expressed his desire to see his former captain make a comeback to the club. However, Barcelona will need to resolve their Financial Fair Play problems before they can pursue the potential signing of Messi, as they must significantly reduce their wage bill before the summer.
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Barca Fans
Barcelona fans have also been vocal about their desire to see Messi return to the club, with many calling for the Argentine forward to come back home. As reported earlier, Barcelona players such as Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto have also spoken out about their desire to see Messi back in the team.
With both the players and fans calling for Messi’s return, it’s clear that the Argentine forward is still much loved at Barcelona. Whether or not the team will be able to make it happen remains to be seen, but there is no denying that the desire to see Messi back in a Barcelona shirt is strong.
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Conclusion of Barcelona Players and Fans
Despite the challenges that Barcelona faces, the desire of the players to see Messi back at the club is clear. With his talent and experience, Messi could provide a much-needed boost to a team that has struggled in recent years. It remains to be seen whether Barcelona can make it happen, but the players have made it clear that they would welcome Messi back with open arms.
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