The Barça coach Xavi Hernández reviewed in an interview with Mundo Deportivo what happened throughout this season. He spoke of the future, of his renewal, of possible signings for the summer market and also of the possible return of Leo Messi to Barça. “Leo is going to help us if he decides to come, but in the end I think we have to leave him alone a bit,” he said.
“I know that Leo is going to help us if he decides to come, but in the end I think we have to leave him a little alone. As for the football issue, it depends on him. For me there are no doubts. If Leo decides to come, he has the doors open, â€he assured.
The Barca coach assured that Messi will decide his future next week. “That next week he will make a decision and you have to leave him alone. In the end, if we talk about Leo every day, every day, I think he doesn’t add up either. In the end he will decide next week and now there are 200 hypotheses. In the end, he will decide his future and here he has the doors open, there is no more debate, â€he said.
Xavi considers that “Leo is a natural leader, he would adapt perfectly to the circumstances, he has been captain of this club, he has been the best player in history and obviously of this club”. And he does not doubt the fit of the Argentine in this team. “Well, in many positions he can adapt inside, he can play as a winger, he can play as a midfielder, he can play as a false nine, where he has played all his life. In the end, we have to find a natural habitat for him to enhance his entire game, but I do see that he can help us a lot, I think we lack that talent in the last third and Leo always gives it to you.
Finally, Xavi is aware that “if Leo doesn’t come, a player of that profile would be needed. Bernardo Silva? It would be wonderful but it is very difficult. Kimmich is super top and understands the fantastic game but if there is an open door he has to there will be negotiation â€, argues the technician.
