Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has called on Lionel Messi to share the full truth about his failed return to the club. According to Barca Blaugranes, Font hopes Messi will speak before the elections so fans aren’t misled by current president Joan Laporta’s narrative.
Font accuses Laporta of distorting facts and using former coach Xavi’s words to his advantage. Meanwhile, Xavi claims the transfer was agreed but Laporta halted it due to fear of losing influence. As reported by ESPN, Font plans to personally call Messi if elected, offering him the honorary club president role and seeking reconciliation, which he says Laporta damaged.
Laporta strongly denies blocking Messi’s return. As per Barca Universal, he insists it was Messi’s father Jorge who ended talks, explaining that Miami would be better for Messi than Barcelona, where pressure was intense. Laporta emphasizes transparency and welcomes Messi or his father publicly speaking before elections, confident their story matches his.
Laporta also criticizes Xavi harshly, calling his statements disappointing and accusing him of destabilizing the election debate. He recounted that he had to replace Xavi due to internal disagreements.
The Messi transfer controversy mirrors serious internal club rifts. For supporters, it means their idol’s future is being used as a political battleground. Regardless of election outcomes, Messi’s topic remains emotionally vital for the club-fan connection.
What doesn’t align: Font and Xavi allege Laporta deliberately stopped Messi’s transfer fearing loss of power, while Laporta claims it was Jorge Messi’s decision. Laporta also rejects Xavi’s position, deepening the dispute over facts.
For fans, the bottom line is that conflicts around Messi’s return expose the club’s complicated situation. Those who support Messi should follow developments closely, as these leaders’ actions will affect not only the player’s future but Barcelona’s direction as a whole.
