In the middle of the novel about the possible return of Leo Messi to FC Barcelona and the attempts of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to make him stay, the iconic Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta has let it be known that the second cycle that of the Argentine in the culé team, looks more utopian than real.
In an interview granted to the newspaper AS, Iniesta let it be known that, although he may not know what Messi and Laporta think, he does not see it as easy for ‘La Pulga’ to return to Barcelona next year.
“It doesn’t seem easy, of course, but I’m not Leo or Laporta and I can’t predict what may happen in the future. Yes I would like it? More than me liking him, he has to like it and see if he could give himself the opportunity, ”said the midfielder who is still active in Japanese football.
On the other hand, he was asked by his great friend and current coach of FC Barcelona Xavi Hernández and about his communication, the former international with the Spanish national team revealed that they do speak often but not always about football.
“We maintain frequent contact, but when we talk, we don’t talk about tactics or the rival team. He is doing something that he wanted, he is prepared for it and, moreover, he is at home. He knew the enormous challenge he was facing and, as a friend, what I wish him is that everything goes as well as possible”, he indicated.
Furthermore, the name of Pedri González came up in the interview and the comparison made with him, to which Iniesta considered that it will not be a source of pressure for the young player.
“Compare Pedri to me? He is not going to affect or condition you at all. Pedri enjoys playing football and he doesn’t care about the Bernabéu or his town square. That shows and, therefore, I do not think he influences him. Comparisons are not pleasant because they are just noise. I have my story and he has to make his own and he has enough potential to be a benchmark in his team and in the National Team”, he stressed.2022