Sergio Aguero was asked about the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to FC Barcelona.
The striker got very excited at the possibility of the 35-year-old coming back to Camp Nou.
Messi’s contract with PSG is up in the summer and he is being tipped to move on from the French capital.
Aguero: “I think that Leo should retire at Barça”
LUSAIL, AD – 18.12.2022: ARGENTINA VS FRANCE – MESSI Lionel of Argentina lifts the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw, in a match valid for the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, held at the National Stadiu 2M449GA LUSAIL, AD – 18.12.2022: ARGENTINA VS FRANCE – MESSI Lionel of Argentina lifts the World Cup trophy after Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw, in a match valid for the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, held at the National Stadium of Lusail in Lusail, Qatar. (Photo: Marcelo Machado de Melo/Fotoarena/Sipa USA) (Alamy Stock Photo)
Aguero has rated the possibility of Messi returning to Barça as a “50% chance”.
He also believes that the forward should retire at Camp Nou.
Aguero urged the club’s president Jean Laporta to make an effort to bring him back.
“I think that Leo should retire at Barça. Barcelona is his home, he has to finish his career here.
“Laporta has to make an effort to bring back Leo.”
Lionel Messi in tears 😢
What a moment as Argentina welcomes back its World Cup winners. pic.twitter.com/Pn9lHAw7uV
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