With FC Barcelona having recently confirmed they are in talks with Lionel Messi's camp, they are now said to have put a certain plan in place to ensure the Argentine superstar's return despite their financial difficulties.
It is no secret that the Spanish giants are struggling financially as they are currently unable to sign anyone without offloading some of their players.
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Last week, things took a turn for the worse at the club when highly-rated teenager Gavi was stripped of his first-team contract and shirt number as a result of the side's negative financial situation.
Due to LaLiga's strict financial fair play regulations, the 18-year-old has since reverted to his academy contract, while there is a risk the Blaugrana could lose him as a free agent at the end of the season, when his deal expires, if they fail to sort out their wage bill.
With money being a clear problem for Xavi Hernandez's side, many have questioned how the Spanish club would be able to get Messi back on their books again, even though, as things stand, he will be a free agent at the end of the season.
According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, however, Barca have come up with a plan just for the Argentine: they have been working with important sponsors in order to fund a sensational homecoming for the 35-year-old.
It is said that his return would also open the door to other potential investors who want to see the player back at the Camp Nou.
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's situation at PSG appears to be gradually deteriorating too – he was once again booed by some of his own team's supporters during the side's 1-0 defeat to Olympique Lyon on Sunday.
Despite this, though, the Parisians are understood to still be keen to extend the forward's contract in France.
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The likes of Inter Miami and Inter Milan could reportedly rival PSG and Barca for Messi's signature ahead of next season, with the Major League Soccer club having openly confirmed their interest in his services.
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