Barcelona fans chant for PSG attacker Lionel Messi to return to club after clinching La Liga title
Barcelona fans were seen chanting Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Lionel Messi's name after wrapping up the La Liga title.
Xavi's men clinched their first league title since 2019 with a comfortable 4-2 win over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday (May 14). Robert Lewandowski grabbed a brace, while Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde were also on target.
Barcelona fans celebrated by taking to the streets, but they weren't only heralding their club for winning the title. They were also recorded chanting Lionel Messi's name as the PSG forward continues to be linked with a return to the club.
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Reports claim that La Liga have approved Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelonam but there's one stumbling block. The Argentine icon's entourage has reduced the frequency of talks with the Blaugrana.
Messi, 35, became one of, if not, the greatest players in history during his time with the Blaugrana. He scored 672 goals and contributed 303 assists in 778 games during his time with the La Liga giants.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner was part of the side that last won the league title in 2019. He could return to the club with Xavi's side as reigning champions. However, they face fierce competition from Saudi giants Al Hilal for his signature.
Messi is reportedly leaving PSG after deciding not to extend his stay at the Parc des Princes. The Argentine, who has 20 goals and 19 assists in 38 games this season, runs out of contract at the end of the season.
Lionel Messi booed by PSG fans a day before Barcelona supporters chant for his return
Lionel Messi is adored by Barcelona fans after his memorable 16 seasons at the Camp Nou. However, the same can't be said for his relationship with PSG fans, as he was at the end of a frosty reception on Saturday (May 13).
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made his first appearance since being suspended by the Parisians. He made an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia and was subsequently punished by the French giants.
Messi released a video on his Instagram story apologising to the club and his teammates. That saw his suspension cut short, and he featured in the side's 5-0 win over Ajaccio.
However, every time the Argentine received the ball, he was booed by a section of the Parc des Princes faithful. The Parisians fans are seemingly aggrieved with his visit to Saudi and the news of his decision to leave being still fresh.