Barca President opens door to Messi’s return
By Reuters
27 July 2022 |
10:22 am
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hinted that Lionel Messi may make a sensational return to Camp Nou. In an interview with ESPN, Laporta said he hoped that Messi would return to the club.
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