Lionel Messi reignites hopes of Barcelona transfer return after being spotted having dinner with two of their top stars | The Sun

LIONEL MESSI has sparked rumours of a Barcelona return after being spotted with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

The Paris Saint-Germain star is out of contract in the summer and could be on the move.

He has been tipped to return to Barcelona after leaving the club in the summer of 2021.

And it appears he is still friendly with old Barca pals Busquets and Alba, and had dinner with the pair and their partners during his visit to the city.

Messi, 35, was previously spotted in the Catalonia capital in February, adding fuel to speculation he could re-join Barca.

Barcelona chiefs have publicly declared their interest in the club legend, though finances could prove to be an obstacle.

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PSG are keen to keep the World Cup winner, who reportedly verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants.

However the forward is still yet to sign new terms, which has opened the door for Barca to make their move, with vice president Rafa Yuste claiming the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.

He 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.

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

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Manager Xavi also revealed that the club are in "permanent contact" with his former team-mate, hinting a return could be on the cards.

He said: "Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.

"He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in."

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