Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged this Saturday that he has spoken with Leo Messi to discuss his possible return to the Catalan entity this summer and that the Argentine knows his eventual inclusion is a priority for the Catalan club.
“We have very clear priorities. I would really like Messi to come back. He knows, I have spoken to him. It would make me very excited, not only as a coach, but also as a culé. Leo is a spectacular player.” wherever he has gone, they have gone. It’s going well, but it’s a personal decision and I would understand any scenario,” said the Egarense coach.
Speaking from the press room of the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper, Xavi acknowledged that “other than Leo, the football priority is the defensive pivot”, although he did not comment on other potential Barcelona signings. “I can’t say anything about names, the club knows my priorities,” he insisted.
In fact, the coach of the Barca team acknowledged that he was “waiting” for LaLiga’s final solution on the feasibility plan presented by Barcelona to build the squad for next season.
This “standby” situation, in the words of the coach, has prevented him from talking to the players who may have to leave the club this summer: “I haven’t been able to do it because we may not be able to sign. The situation suits me not allow to act.”
Speaking of this Sunday’s game in Balaídos against Celta, Xavi confirmed ownership of Ter Stegen, who is aiming to break the record for clean sheets in a league season, insisting that his players will go for the win “out of respect for the club” despite not playing anything from a qualifying point of view.
“The team wants to finish with a good feeling, give a good image and win. Lewandowski’s pichichi and Ter Stegen’s record are at stake. We play much less than Celta, who are in a delicate situation, but we want to do well in the game.” stuff. The players have trained very well and are enjoying this stage,” he assured.
Finally, Xavi assured that “there will be no problems” to extend his contract with Barcelona, which expires in 2024: “The president offered me an extension when we lost the Copa del Rey semi-final. I appreciate the confidence of the club. The extension will be this or next week. Hopefully we can be together for many more years.”
Source: El heraldo
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