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Barcelona boss Xavi has admitted that he is in talks with Lionel Messi over a potential sensational summer return to the Nou Camp.
The Argentine World Cup winner is expected to leave French champions PSG in the summer when his contract expires at the end of June.
Messi, who turns 36 next month, was suspended by PSG earlier this month for taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, where he serves as an ambassador for the country's tourist board.
Manager Xavi has now admitted that he is in touch with Messi over such a blockbuster move and already devising tactical plans that include the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, having guided Barcelona back to the summit of LaLiga this season.
'I told the president that Messi return makes sense,' Xavi told Catalan publication Sport. 'No doubts at all, he is perfect for our system and idea. I've the tactical plan in mind with Leo.
Lionel Messi is expected to leave French champions PSG when his contract expires next month
Barcelona boss Xavi has admitted that he is in talks with Messi over return to the Nou Camp
'It's up to Leo. I think he has to decide, it's up to him… I'm speaking with Leo, yes.'
Messi, Inigo Martinez and Ilkay Gundogan make up the holy trinity of free transfers that Barcelona want to build their summer around – one legend and two top internationals that will excite supporters and improve the quality of the team that has just won the league.
