Lionel Messi to Barcelona now depends on Frenkie de Jong request: Reports

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If and when the transfer does materialize, Messi’s re-entry would significantly elevate Barcelona’s attack.

However, there are some concerns about the financial consequences of such a move, given Barcelona’s well-known economic challenges.

According to according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are all set to ask midfielder Frenkie de Jong to take another wage cut to free up funds for the arrival of Messi.

La Liga president Javier Tebas spoke recently on the matter and said Barcelona need save around €200m (£176m) before making new signings. “At this time, it looks complicated to me,” he told RMC Sport.

“There is still time, but there will have to be a departure of players and a reduction in the wage bill. They will have to be to be able to register Messi. And then there is a piece of information that we don’t know, which is Messi’s salary. There are still many variables.

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Meanwhile, Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste said, “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp.

“Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.

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“For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”

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