ALBAWABA - Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed meeting with Lionel Messi's father recently.
Jorge Messi met with the Barca president to discuss a a potential tribute match.
Laporta revealed as per Goal: “I met Jorge Messi yes. We talked about the World Cup and a tribute match for Leo. He’s at PSG right now, so I don’t want to speak about whether or not he could return”
He also explained that the 35-year-old's departure from Barcelona in 2021 was necessary for the economic recovery of the club.
“I had to make a decision, club above all. We didn't have a good fair play at the time, I still feel sad about it. I had to choose and I chose the club. In Paris, we saw each other.”
Leo's current deal at Paris Saint-Germain will reach its end in the summer.
