FC Barcelona has internally admitted that letting Lionel Messi go on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain was a mistake, in what is seen as a first step towards eventually luring him back next summer, according to an Argentine reporter.
Rumors continue to swirl that Messi could leave PSG next season, once again on a free transfer.
Club president Joan Laporta publicly said he felt he still owed a debt towards Messi. Laporta campaigned on the idea of renewing Messi’s deal, but ultimately said it was not possible due to the club’s financial troubles.