Thierry Henry wants Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona and retire at the Nou Camp

Thierry Henry has expressed his wish that Lionel Messi finish his career at Barcelona.

Messi’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of June and there remains a lot of uncertainty about where he will play next season.

Before PSG’s 1-0 loss to Lyon on Sunday, Messi’s name was booed by some of the home fans when it was read out in the Parc des Princes.

PSG fans are still angry after their Champions League knockout against Bayern Munich and some supporters feel it would be better if Messi left the club.

Henry, who played under Messi at Barcelona, ​​wants the Argentine star to return to the Camp Nou for the final chapter of his illustrious career.

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Speaking on Amazon Prime Video, Henry said: “I would like to see him finish his career at Barca, it’s a wish.”

I am not saying that I should leave PSG or not leave PSG. I’m happy to see him in the French league. But the boos from last time didn’t help. Thirteen goals, thirteen assists (in Ligue 1 this season), we’re talking about the current best player in the world, okay?’

Messi, 35, has made a significant impact for PSG this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 13 assists in Ligue 1.

PSG appear to be on their way to retaining the Ligue 1 title – they are six points clear of Lens at the top of the table.

Henry and Messi were teammates when the striker was at Barcelona between 2007 and 2010

However, the club’s exit from the Champions League, which saw them lose 3-0 on aggregate to Bayern, caused much frustration.

Messi spent most of his career at Barcelona before leaving the club in 2021.

While at Barcelona, ​​Messi scored 672 goals and provided 303 assists establishing himself as one of the greatest players of all time.

However, Barcelona are currently experiencing financial problems, which could make it difficult for them to bring Messi back to the club.

There have been suggestions that Messi could move to the United States as part of a deal in which all MLS clubs would pay part of his salary and he would have the option of choosing who to play for.

Barcelona’s financial problems are such that they could end up losing talented midfielder Gavi for free. The LaLiga full-back can no longer sign the 18-year-old as a first-team player and has also lost the number 6 shirt.