Laporta: ‘Messi is the best ever, we cannot raise expectations for his acquisition’

Lionel Messi has had a legendary career on the pitch but the last two years have defied the imagination as the Argentinian superstar has stripped away the last two ‘thorns’ that stung him. Those related to the lack of major national titles from his palmare, with the 35-year-old superstar “answering” his critics first with the Copa America in 2021 and then the 2022 World Cup.

If Barcelona once had a desire to open their arms to him again, it has multiplied as expected, with Juan Laporta however keeping a small basket due to the player’s contract with Paris and the rumors that put him just a step away from to sign his partnership extension with her.

“For us he’s the best ever. We had him here and he became a player here. I’m convinced he’s a Koule (sp the name of Barcelona’s friends) at heart. He’s a benchmark for Koule and him will always be tied to Barca.

We’d love for him to come back, but we’ll see what happens.” stressed the President of Barcelona about Messi during a press conference he granted to the Spanish media, adding: “Of course I want him to come back one day. I would like to do it, but we cannot raise such expectations.

He is a Parisian player and has a contract with them. He won the World Championship and we are very happy for him. The support mechanisms were activated to save the club that was in a difficult situation, now the Spanish league has set limits.

When we reactivate a support mechanism, we don’t do it to get a player.”