Mercato Barça: Jorge Messi speaks out after meeting Laporta
In the wake of his meeting with Joan Laporta, Jorge Messi expressed his son's desire to return to Barça.
Jorge Messi met Joan Laporta at the Barcelona president's home on Monday, as revealed by journalist Toni Juanmarti, with video footage. The Argentine star's father then left Laporta's home and was received by several Spanish journalists, who peppered him with questions about his son's possible return to Barça.
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🗣 Jorge Messi: "Leo quiere volver al Barça y a mi también me gustaría que vuelva. Confiamos en que Leo pueda regresar." pic.twitter.com/wwBohultOu
"Messi wants to come back to Barça and I'd be delighted if he did. It's an option," said Jorge Messi, before insisting that nothing had yet been decided. According to Gerard Romero, Jorge Messi and Joan Laporta called La Liga together to get confirmation of their green light for the viability plan presented by Barça. A green light is required before Barça can present an offer to the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.