Exclusive: Lionel Messi is closer to making a comeback to Barcelona than he was last year

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Compared to last year Lionel Messi is now closer to a stunning Barcelona comeback.

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Due to the clubs inability to renew his contract he was compelled to depart the Nou Camp in the summer of 2021.

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Messi left Barcelona to join PSG but rumors of a return to Barcelona have always persisted despite the fact that he has remained a key component of the teams success.

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Messi at 35 years old made probably the greatest play in the history of the club and possibly the entire globe.

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likely has one more prominent transfer to accomplish before retiring and according to Romano

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Barcelona believes they are in the running to capture Messi according to Romano in his CaughtOffside blog.

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"The club has yet to make an official proposition; much will rely on Messis connection with Laporta

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also how Barcelona may adhere to Financial Fair Play regulations.

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But without a doubt Barcelona is there and PSG is still pressing on extending Messis contract while their offer is still valid.

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When Messi was on the verge of extending his PSG contract in December the situation was much more open than it is now.

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