Overview
- In a La Vanguardia interview, Xavi said Messi’s comeback was agreed in early 2023 with LaLiga’s approval and that talks advanced with Jorge Messi.
- Laporta responded at a presidential debate, rejecting that account, saying he sent a contract and that Jorge Messi later indicated the player preferred Miami due to pressure.
- LaLiga president Javier Tebas disputed Xavi’s version by stating the league never authorized a financial green light for Messi’s return in 2023.
- Defending his coaching change, Laporta contrasted Xavi’s tenure with Hansi Flick’s current results and claimed Víctor Font is using Xavi to smear his campaign.
- Xavi also alleged presidential advisor Alejandro Echevarría effectively runs the club and played a key role in his 2024 dismissal.