'Xavi is right' - Atletico Madrid director backs Barcelona legend in Lionel Messi return claim despite Joan Laporta & Javier Tebas denials
Goal | 11.03.2026 00:38
“Xavi is right, they told us they had it [approval from La Liga],” Alemany stated, directly contradicting the narrative pushed by the current board. The coach had previously ignited the controversy by claiming that Laporta sabotaged a move that was practically finalised, stating they had the "green light" before everything was unexpectedly thrown back.
