Mr. Ra: has been authorized by La Liga to sign a contract with Messi After reaching an agreement, Messi repented and went to the United States
On July 12, Beijing time, Laporta was interviewed by Daily Sports and World Sport, talking about Messi not returning to Barca but choosing to join Internacional Miami.
About signing back Messi
Laporta: It's possible to sign Messi, Barca want to do it, Messi wants to do it, so does Jorge Messi, but things move at a different pace. We don't want a repeat of what happened last time, so tell Messi and his team that we will notify them as soon as the Financial Fairness Rules allow us to sign him.
After some time, we had already agreed on a contract, but Messi's father came to me and told me that Messi had decided to join Internacional Miami. Because he spent two difficult seasons in Paris and was under a lot of pressure, in Miami he will be more relaxed and have more energy to devote to the national team. Although he wants to go back to Barça, he does not want to spend a year like he did in Paris. Understandably, we are ready to hold a tribute ceremony for Messi, which is a must for Barca.
Relationship with Messi
Laporta: We have a good relationship, but we haven't been in touch since he joined Internacional Miami, so I wish him all the best in Miami. Barça was his home and the relationship ended when he joined Paris and later resumed, but did not achieve the desired result for both sides.
(Messi says Barca didn't make an official offer?) La Liga has authorised us to sign a contract with Messi, something that was discussed with Jorge and is sure.
About Messi's tribute ceremony
Laporta: It was suggested that we pay tribute to Messi on Barca's 125th anniversary, on this day to reunite with the people who have made Barça great for 125 years, which is a great idea.
On whether Messi can play for Barca again
Laporta: It's complicated, you need to ask Messi. This time he wanted to go back to Barca, and I, the hierarchy and Xavi all wanted him back, but it didn't happen. Messi can take care of himself, he has extraordinary talent, he always has excellent performances because he always plays a decisive role as he did in the World Cup.