The future of Lionel Messi continues to be a major topic in the world's sports media. The latest reports say that the 35-year-old Argentine is on the verge of a sensational return to his beloved Barcelona, despite the fact that he left the Spanish club in tears two years ago.

Now Foot Mercato journalist Santi Auna claims that the world champion's priority is to return to the Camp Nou after the expiry of his contract with PSG at the end of June.

Meetings have already been held between Messi's father and agent Jorge and Catalan president Joan Laporta, while PSG star and Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez is also in frequent contact. Laporta is believed to have called Messi and apologized for the Argentine's contract situation which saw him leave for PSG. Messi was very happy about the apology and told the president that he dreams of returning to Barca.

(🌕) JUST IN: Leo Messi is keen to leave Paris and is seriously considering a return to Barcelona, ​​per @Santi_J_FM. More below 🚨🇦🇷

— PSGhub (@PSGhub) March 17, 2023

The main obstacle remains the poor financial situation of the Catalan club. If Barcelona are to reunite with Messi, they need to sell some of their current players to ensure they stay within the La Liga wage cap.

It is also reported that PSG are unwilling to meet Messi's desired salary in his potential new contract. He wants to earn a salary similar to Killian Mbape. At the Park of Princes, they think that might be too much for a footballer of his age.

🚨EXCL: Messi 🇦🇷💫

▫️Messi's priority is to return to Barcelona.

▫️Le Barça de trouver des solutions pour faire revenir.

▫️Luis Campos tente toujours de le prolonger au PSG. Discussions en cours.https://t.co/NTpNkBlA0t

With @sebnonda

— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) March 17, 2023