"Messi's return? We'll see what happens, it's a complicated option"

Messi's return to Barcelona is not out of the question, but it is not easy either. Joan Laporta, the most authoritative voice of all to speak on the matter, spoke to 'RAC1' from Arauca, Colombia, where he was taking part in an event organised by the club's Foundation together with the UNHCR, and commented on the options that exist for this to happen. He acknowledged that it would be complicated and that it is best not to say too much out of respect for the player and for PSG, his club.
"We'll see what happens. It's a complicated option because he's at PSG and I wouldn't like to get into controversy with this club because whatever I say they'll take it as an excuse", he said. Focusing on the event he attended, he said: "Wherever you go, you are identified with Barcelona. What I see is that the image of Barça is very powerful. They know everything about us. Even in the farthest corners of the world, they know that the team is rebuilding.
"Dembele's renewal? He is happy, motivated, with a valid contract and there will be time to talk about this. It's not what we are most busy with right now," he added before warning of the situation ahead of the winter transfer window. "We are limited by the 'Financial Fair Play', the elimination from the Champions League has also hurt us. We are working to see how we can compensate in case the coach and the technical secretariat want to sign.
Speaking about the European Super League, he said: "There is a bonus of 1 billion for the founding clubs to be distributed. It is something that has to be realised because it is a figure that has been varying. Before, it was higher. What it would mean for Barça, if we win the competition, is around 300-350 million euros. It's a lot more money because it pays more than in the Champions League.