Former Barcelona Sporting Director Backs Xavi's Claims of Messi's Return Being Blocked
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Mateu Alemany's public support has given Xavi Hernández's Lionel Messi claim a fresh edge, as it is no longer just a former coach reopening an old wound.
Alemany, Barcelona's former sporting director, has added credibility to Xavi's account, which claims that Messi's return in 2023 was considered possible from within the club before it ultimately fell apart.
Alemany's backing changes the story, as his account carries the weight of someone who was close to the process and part of the club's executive structure during that period.
His support was short, but powerful, as he said, "Xavi Hernández is right," and added, "They told us they had LaLiga's approval for Leo Messi to return to Barça."
This development is significant, as it strengthens the most contested element of Xavi's story and reinforces the suggestion that, inside Barça, there was genuine belief that the path had opened.
Alemany's intervention has turned the controversy from a dramatic accusation into a claim corroborated by another credible insider, making it harder to dismiss Xavi's claims.
