‘Said no’ - Lionel Messi transfer revelation made by former Barcelona boss Xavi as reasons for Argentine GOAT missing out on Camp Nou return are explained
Goal | 26.04.2026 09:16
Speaking on Romario’s YouTube channel, Xavi explained: "As Barcelona manager, I brought back Dani Alves and tried to bring Neymar, Pedro and Messi back as well. Pedro and Neymar couldn’t be signed because of the economic situation. As for Messi, the president didn’t want him back. We tried to sign Messi in 2023. We talked for five months, and everything was ready, but in the end, the president said no."
