Barcelona director claims Tebas would be 'very stupid' to block Messi deal
Javier Tebas would make a 'very stupid' move if the La Liga president stopped Barcelona from re-signing Lionel Messi, according to a Camp Nou giants manager.
Barcelona vice-president of marketing Juli Guiu reacted a day after Tebas saying that LaLiga would not change its regulations to facilitate such a deal.
Spanish league chief Tebas is awaiting Barcelona's 'viability plan' for next season, saying he hopes the club can 'take the necessary steps to make room for Messi, but well sure, we're not going to change the rules for Messi to sign".
Messi scored 672 goals in 780 games for Barcelona, setting records in both cases, but left in tears on a free transfer two years ago after financial restrictions prevented the club from giving him a new contract.
Since then, there has been frequent talk of Messi's return from Paris Saint-Germain, with his initial contract in France ending at the end of the season.
It seems like a strong possibility, and Guiu told Spanish broadcaster RAC 1: "It would be good news, not with the numbers that have come out, but it would be great news.
"He's still the number one footballer in the world, without a doubt. [Manchester City's Erling] Haaland doesn't have the appeal of Messi.
“It is clear that his return would be positive in the marketing world, but that does not mean that he will return.”
Guuiu was asked if Tebas would benefit from Messi returning to La Liga, and he replied: "Of course, and it would be very stupid if he didn't help us if this deal ends up happening."
p>On Wednesday, Tebas said there were ways Barcelona could fund a deal for the player who steered Argentina to World Cup glory in December.
"Barca can move; they sell players," Tebas said. "That's what we hope to happen because I'm a Messi fan and I would like Messi to play in our league."
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Javier Tebas would make a 'very stupid' move if the La Liga president stopped Barcelona from re-signing Lionel Messi, according to a Camp Nou giants manager.
Barcelona vice-president of marketing Juli Guiu reacted a day after Tebas saying that LaLiga would not change its regulations to facilitate such a deal.
Spanish league chief Tebas is awaiting Barcelona's 'viability plan' for next season, saying he hopes the club can 'take the necessary steps to make room for Messi, but well sure, we're not going to change the rules for Messi to sign".
Messi scored 672 goals in 780 games for Barcelona, setting records in both cases, but left in tears on a free transfer two years ago after financial restrictions prevented the club from giving him a new contract.
Since then, there has been frequent talk of Messi's return from Paris Saint-Germain, with his initial contract in France ending at the end of the season.
It seems like a strong possibility, and Guiu told Spanish broadcaster RAC 1: "It would be good news, not with the numbers that have come out, but it would be great news.
"He's still the number one footballer in the world, without a doubt. [Manchester City's Erling] Haaland doesn't have the appeal of Messi.
“It is clear that his return would be positive in the marketing world, but that does not mean that he will return.”
Guuiu was asked if Tebas would benefit from Messi returning to La Liga, and he replied: "Of course, and it would be very stupid if he didn't help us if this deal ends up happening."
p>On Wednesday, Tebas said there were ways Barcelona could fund a deal for the player who steered Argentina to World Cup glory in December.
"Barca can move; they sell players," Tebas said. "That's what we hope to happen because I'm a Messi fan and I would like Messi to play in our league."
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