Víctor Font has inspired Lionel Messi to “explain the truth” about his failed return to Barcelona because the Inter Miami CF ahead takes on an more and more vital position within the membership’s presidential election.
Barça members — socis— will go to the polls on Sunday to vote for the Spanish champions’ subsequent president, with Font working in opposition to present incumbent Joan Laporta.
The build-up to that vote has been dominated by Messi since former Barça coach Xavi Hernández accused Laporta of blocking his return in 2023 as a result of he feared a power struggle.
“I don’t think Messi will say anything between now and Sunday, but I hope he does,” Font mentioned at an occasion on Tuesday.
“I hope he tells the truth so that the socis don’t go to the polls misled by Laporta and blinded by the smoke screen of hope generated by Hansi Flick and the young players.”
In an interview on Monday, Xavi claimed an settlement with Messi was in place three years in the past when he was set to go away Paris Saint-Germain, including that LaLiga had even agreed to the monetary aspect of the deal, which corresponds with comments made by Laporta on the time.
However, Xavi added, Laporta, fearing a “war” with the participant whose sudden departure he had overseen in 2021, pulled the plug on the operation.
Laporta mentioned that Xavi’s model will not be true, claiming that it was the participant’s father, Jorge Messi who walked away from the deal, explaining that his son most well-liked a transfer to Inter Miami away from the highlight he could be below in Barcelona.
After calling Laporta a liar, Xavi insinuated Messi held the identical opinion as him on the Barça president, though mentioned he didn’t wish to converse for him.
Speaking on Monday, Laporta said he was “not afraid” of the potential for both Messi or his father talking out earlier than Sunday’s election.
Laporta has admitted previously that his relationship with Messi deteriorated following the Argentina star’s exit in 2021, when Laporta had, partially, been elected on the promise of being the candidate who would have the ability to preserve Messi on the membership.
Font has performed on that through the present election marketing campaign, stressing the significance of bringing Messi again to the membership and explaining that he’ll provide him a job instantly if he’s elected.
“I would call Lionel Messi on Monday,” he told Jijantes when requested what he would do if he wins the election.
“I would explain the plan we have. We will tell him that Barça should never have broken the relationship with the best player ever. There are thousands of socis still hurting and wanting a reconciliation.
“Firstly, on an institutional degree, we might provide him the possibility to be the membership’s honorary president, if handed by the meeting. Secondly, cash, cash, cash. We are dropping thousands and thousands by not having a relationship with him.
“Thirdly, what’s the best send off for him? He can decide that.”
Also on Tuesday, Barcelona have been granted an occupancy licence which can enable them to open additional sections of the Nou Camp, growing the stadium’s capability from 45,401 to 62,652.
The Catalan membership confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that they’ve obtained approval from Barcelona City Council regarding Phase 1C of the venue’s redevelopment.
The licence permits the opening of the North Goal (Gol Nord) stand and contains a number of new VIP areas and hospitality lounges positioned between the primary and second tiers.
