“Not Even Allowed by FIFA” – Joan Laporta Quashes Hopes of Lionel Messi’s Return to FC Barcelona

It’s been over two and a half years since Lionel Messi and Barcelona parted ways back in the summer of 2021. While everyone expected La Pulga to stay at the club until the end of time, fate had something else in store. However, fans want to see the player unite with his former club, things are not as easy as it seems. In an interview, Barcelona president Joan Laporta denied a possible Lionel Messi return, stating it was even allowed based on the existing guidelines.

While the two parties had the chance to reunite earlier this year, Messi snubbed his old club, making over to the United States to sign with MLS side Inter Miami. Despite the player having nothing on his calendar for the coming months, it seems like a return to Camp Nou is just not on the cards.

Joan Laporta closes the door on La Pulga’s return

Barcelona president Joan Laporta, in an interview with EFE, talked about multiple topics, including a return for Lionel Messi on loan. The Blaugrana boss has no plans of keeping fans in the dark as he quickly quashed the rumors.

Laporta stated, “There are all kinds of news coming out, but I think that is not even allowed by FIFA.” 

The Barcelona manager also commented on the team’s failure to sign the player back this summer. “In the end, it didn’t happen, because what he told us was totally logical: that because of the pressure he had been under in Paris, he preferred to go to Inter Miami, because that would give him some stability. A decision that we respect.”

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Lionel Messi has been enjoying his time at Inter Miami following his move to the side this season. The player has been an enormous boost for the club, already helping them to their first-ever silverware.

Lionel Messi continues to make history with Inter Miami

While fans knew that La Pulga would have a massive impact on the MLS side, no one expected him to deliver just minutes after taking to the field. La Pulga kick-started his Inter Miami career in style as he found a last-minute winner against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.

Following the game, The Albiceleste skipper continued to fire on all cylinders, helping his side bag the League Cup title, while making their way into the finals of the coveted US Open Cup. However, the team’s momentum hit a roadblock with the player taken out due to injury, which saw the side crash out of the MLS playoffs race.

However. the Argentine will be eager to get things off to a perfect start this season and help the team get their hands on their first-ever MLS title.

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