Jordi Cruyff, the technical secretary of Barcelona, has addressed the ongoing efforts to bring Lionel Messi back to the club and acknowledged that the success of the operation hinges on the player's decision and compliance with financial fair play regulations.
Despite recent speculation linking Messi to Saudi club Al Hilal, Barcelona remains determined to secure his signature. Messi himself has stated that he will make a decision about his future at the end of the season, with the only certainty being that he won't be joining PSG next season.
It is important to note that Cruyff, like Messi, will also be departing from his current position this summer. The son of the legendary Johan Cruyff recently announced that he will not be renewing his contract with Barcelona.
Regarding Messi's situation, Cruyff was hesitant to provide extensive comments during his press conference, where he discussed the current state of affairs at Barcelona.
He emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with the player and advised reporters to direct their questions to Messi himself, as he is still playing for Paris Saint-Germain and has one game left to compete.
Cruyff refrained from delving into the details of the negotiations, stating that he was not directly involved in the deal. He suggested consulting the individuals involved in the viability plan, as well as LaLiga, for further information.
Cruyff also highlighted Barcelona's already promising squad, emphasizing its youthfulness. The average age of the team will further decrease next season with the departures of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
"There's already a good squad," Cruyff asserted, noting that Barcelona's squad is one of the youngest among Europe's top teams.
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