NOW THAN IN DECEMBER MESSI IS CLOSER TO A BARCELONA RETURN

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BUT THE CLUB HAS NOT MADE AN OFFICIAL OFFER according to ROMANO

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According to renowned transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano (via Caught Offside) Lionel Messi is now more likely to return to Barcelona than he was in December of last year.

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Although the Catalans have not yet made a formal bid for the Argentine everything is still up in the air.

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With rumors of a verbal agreement circulating it seemed the Argentina captain would stay in Paris for at least another year.

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According to recent sources Barcelona is where the 35-year-old feels happiest.

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and he would use every effort to return to his former residence.

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

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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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High-ranking individuals like vice president Rafa Yuste manager Xavi and Barcelona players are beginning to talk publicly about Messis potential comeback.

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This demonstrates the clubs confidence in the likelihood that the business will succeed.

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