"Leo would have to retire in the Barcelona". That was the forceful message that Sergio 'Kun' Agüero sent to president Joan Laporta on Thursday night during the Chup-Chup of the Kings League, the weekly gathering of the presidents of the competition created by Gerard Piqué in which they analyze the preview of the day in Barcelona.
During the conversation with the presidents of the league and Piqué himself, Agüero asked Ibai Llanos if he thinks that Laporta should sign Messi, who has not yet decided his future for next season. "And you, Sergio?" The popular streamer replied, aware that the response of Messi's former teammate and close friend should be heard because he can be interpreted as a speaker for Rosario.
"For me, Laporta has to make the effort to bring him. Leo was born (soccer) in Barcelona and I think he should retire at Barcelona," he snapped, a comment that made those present go crazy. And he added: "Now I think there is a 50% chance that he will return. If the president takes that step, I think he will be closer."
In the same conversation in which Agüero hinted that Messi would like to return to the Camp Nou, Piqué assured that he would "love" to see him again dressed as a blaugrana. "I would love to give you a hug."
Agüero, retired shortly after signing for Barça due to a heart problem, is currently in Barcelona for the Kings League playoffs. He chairs Kunisports, which is looking for a place in the final four. A team that, according to him, supports Messi. He confessed that the Argentine star has seen some matches of the 7 soccer league.
Messi, 35, is still in Paris defoliating the daisy. The European failures of PSG and the bad (and traumatic) departure from Barça in the summer of 2021 allow the blaugrana fan to dream of his return. The main obstacle would be the economic one due to the salary limit imposed by LaLiga.
In the event that Messi considers returning and parking the future idea of the MLS in Miami, the entity must offer him an economic proposal that does not correspond to his status. As La Vanguardia learned, in exchange, they would study paying him a percentage of what he would generate. The good news for Barcelona fans is that the Messi-Laporta relationship has improved in recent months.
"He is the best player in the world and Barcelona is his home. His return would serve us to try to win another Champions League. I hope all the chances are given," Araújo said after the classic. "If he does not return, it will be bad, because Messi has done great things here," added Ter Stegen. "If he is for the players, we are waiting for him with open arms", finished off Sergi Roberto.
