Former Argentina forward Sergio Aguero has made a big claim about Lionel Messi's potential return to Barcelona after his surprise visit to Camp Nou. Messi recently made buzz by making an unannounced visit to Camp Nou on November 9.
Messi's surprise visit to Camp Nou
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner shared pictures at the stadium, causing rumors about his possible return. He represented Barcelona for 21 years before leaving for PSG in 2021 amid the club's financial troubles.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona return on the cards?
Sergio Aguero, one of Lionel Messi's closest friends, has sparked rumors regarding the Argentine icon's possible return. He has said that Messi is the biggest player in Barca's history. He said, as quoted by GOAL:
"Messi is the most important player Barcelona has had in its history. He’s a club and city legend. Messi is synonymous with Barcelona and I believe he enjoyed stepping on the Camp Nou pitch again. I think that chapter is not closed."
Lionel Messi's exceptional records for Barcelona
Lionel Messi is the biggest player ever to wear the Barcelona jersey and his exit in 2021 was an emotional moment for every supporter. He played 778 games for the Spanish giants amassing 672 goals and producing 303 assists while winning 34 trophies.
Sergio Aguero is one of Messi's close friends, having shared the dressing room for Argentina since their early days. They played 90 games together and amassed 18 goals between them.
Hansi Flick opens up on coaching Lionel Messi
In the pre-game press conference of Barca's La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao, Hansi Flick was questioned if he would like to coach Lionel Messi.
“Why not? Messi is the best player of the last ten years. I’ve always enjoyed watching him play football, and he’d be perfect for any team. But his contract ends in 2028 and mine in 2027. So it’s not a question,” Flick said.
While Messi's visit has raised the hopes of Barca fans, club president Joan Laporta dismissed the return of their legend, saying as quoted by Fabrizio Romano:
“Leo Messi’s return as a player is something just not realistic. As of now, he has a contract with Inter Miami. The club is building a project for the present and future. It's complicated, and if you live in the past, you hardly move forward”.
Lionel Messi's forced departure from Barcelona
Lionel Messi was forced to leave Barcelona in the summer for 2021 as a free agent because of the club's financial condition.