Lionel Messi said he’d love to come back and work as the club’s technical director once he finally hangs up his boots. The 34-year-old also mentioned he’ll return to reside in Barcelona together with his household when his time at Paris St Germain is over.
Messi’s contribution to the club over the last 20 years is just immense and unmatchable. Messi has scored 672 goals in 778 appearances since his debut in 2004 with FC Barcelona. As a player, he has the most goals, the most appearances, the most titles with the club.
“What is almost confirmed … is that we are going to live in Barcelona again and that our life will be there. It’s what my wife wants and what I want. I don’t know when my contract with PSG ends but we’ll go back to Barcelona to live,” the 34-year-old Argentine said in an interview with Spanish outlet Sport.
“Always said that I would love to be able to help the club. I would love to be a technical director at some point. I don’t know if it will be at Barcelona or not. If there is a possibility, I would like to contribute again. Because it’s the club that I love and I would love for it to continue doing well. To continue growing, and to continue being one of the best in the world.”
Messi limped off injured in PSG’s 2-1 win over champions Lille on Friday. According to L’Equipe, Messi is suffering from a knee problem on top of those muscular concerns. The club’s doctors are monitoring him closely and he worked with a physiotherapist on Sunday. The coach Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful he will be available for the Champions League game at RB Leipzig on Wednesday.”
