Deco: 'Neither Messi nor anyone in his circle has called to say 'I want to return''
FC Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, ruled out a possible return of Lionel Messi to the club, assuring that there has never been a real proposal or contact from the Argentine star's entourage.
TL;DR
- Deco stated that a return for Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona is 'unreal' as there have been no calls from Messi or his circle expressing a desire to come back.
- He noted that Messi's past social media post about wanting to return 'someday' was not specific about timing or circumstances.
- Deco acknowledged Messi as one of the greatest players but noted that football careers have an end.
- He commented on Messi's current happiness at Inter Miami.
- Deco addressed Messi's recent appearance at Camp Nou as a casual visit.
- He discussed the complexity of Laporta's re-election campaign and the consolidation of the club's project.
- Deco highlighted the team's reconstruction to compete against well-funded rivals.
- He downplayed defensive problems, linking them to a loss of intensity in high pressure.
- Deco expressed uncertainty about his own long-term commitment to the club, linking it to continued good performance.