Barcelona fans are excited after vice-president Rafa Yuste acknowledged that contacts with Messi's camp are ongoing. This article does not want to defuse the 'bomb', which would be spectacular for LaLiga, but it is not that easy.

Contact between Messi and Barcelona

It is assumed, based on what Yuste said, that there are contacts, which have taken place with Leo's father, Jorge, who is the one who handles all the important matters.

At this point, the excitement from Barcelona is justified. The signing is possible, although not probable... nowadays. Xavi writes to Leo often and wants him back: now, before and tomorrow.

Messi-Laporta

Here come the stumbling blocks for now. For there to be a return, there must be fluid contact between Joan Laporta and the player, something that has not happened by any stretch of the imagination.

In fact, the last time the two coincided - at the The Best awards - Laporta was eager to speak to Messi but it was not mutual. Leo wanted nothing to do with Laporta. First negative point.

Barcelona's offer

As of yet, there is no offer. It's true that Yuste didn't talk about an offer, only about contacts. But, today, there is no such offer on Messi's table, which does not mean that it will not come in the near future. Barcelona are not in a position to spend a lot of money either... because of financial fair play.

PSG offer

PSG want to renew Messi's contract. Messi's family know it, who took the agreement almost for granted before the World Cup, but events have led to something else: a delay in a renewal that was almost taken for granted.

According to reports from Qatar, PSG's directors have again promised Messi two things: firstly, a project in line with his stature, and that of Kylian Mbappe. Messi, if he renews with PSG, it is with a strong project that aims for the Champions League.

Secondly, he has a contract offer that is more advantageous than the current one, almost a blank cheque (with nuances).

And that's how things stand. A lot can happen, but the excitement has returned to Barcelona - nobody can deny that.