Barcelona has invited Lionel Messi to the inauguration of the refurbished Nou Camp, but his previous club has rebuffed reports of a re-signing.
As his 21-year connection with the Spanish giants came to a sad end last summer, the record seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was forced to say a tearful farewell to the club.
Barcelona’s cash-strapped Catalan club was unable to renew the Argentine attacker’s contract, and he was allowed to leave on a free transfer.
Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after his contract expired, but the 34-year-old has struggled to reclaim his former form in the French city.
Despite the club’s president Joan Laporta admitting that “this is his home,” the La Liga side have played down talk of a dramatic reunion in the summer.
The French giants were recently eliminated from the Champions League by Messi’s old rivals Real Madrid, a setback that resulted in the Argentine and his PSG teammate Neymar being booed by their own fans.
Messi’s father has reportedly taken steps in response to rumors that he is struggling to settle.
According to Catalan-based journalist Gerard Romero, the player’s father Jorge has contacted Barcelona to inquire about the possibility of a dramatic return to the Nou Camp.
Messi’s return appears to be on the cards, but only as a special guest of honor.
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