Xavi Hernández's latest statements about Lionel Messi's failed return to FC Barcelona sparked reactions from thousands of fans surprised by Joan Laporta's alleged decision. Now, more details have emerged about the situation, which could put a definitive end to any possible reunion between the Argentine superstar and the Blaugrana club.

What Xavi Hernández said about Messi

"In January 2023, after becoming FIFA World Cup champion with Argentina, we contacted him and he told me he was excited to return. We had LaLiga's green light, but it's the president who threw everything back," the coach said in an interview with La Vanguardia. Xavi Hernández was later dismissed as FC Barcelona manager in May 2024.

Now on El Chiringuito, journalist Cristóbal Soria claims he contacted Lionel Messi's inner circle, who revealed more details going beyond the former Barcelona coach's statements.

🔥 Palabras del ENTORNO de MESSI a @cristobalsoria:

😳 "POR FIN EMPIEZA A SALIR LA VERDAD".

💣 "La primera vez, se pactó un sueldo de 10M... no se hizo y se fichó a Ferran por 55M" pic.twitter.com/F9QWo0UFxD

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) March 9, 2026

In a live broadcast, he said the message indicates that "the truth is finally starting to come out and little by little everything will be known" about the failed Messi return to Barcelona.

"Leo Messi did everything that was asked of him to wear the FC Barcelona shirt again," Soria said-referring to what would have been the Argentine legend's second return attempt.

Surprisingly, regarding the first attempt, Cristóbal Soria claimed that "a salary of $10 million was agreed for the first year to renew, and then after it didn't happen, a few days later Ferran Torres was signed for 55 million."

For the second occasion-the one Xavi Hernández spoke about-Soria mentioned that "Messi did everything that was asked of him to wear the Barcelona jersey again," recalling that the story may not be over yet as the football world waits for possible reactions, including a public statement from Lionel Messi himself.