Xavi admits Messi 'generates hope' for Barcelona after more chants for club legend in Girona draw: REPORTS
Fans in Catalunya once again made their feelings clear after chanting Messis name for the second time in five days during Barcelonas La Liga stalemate against Girona at Camp Nou on Monday evening.
Last week, during the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real Madrid, supporters took to chanting in full swing amid growing speculation of Messis potential return to his boyhood club.
Although Barcelona manager Xavi, while speaking to reporters after the draw, insisted his troops are focused on winning La Liga, he admitted that a possible Messi return is drumming up anticipation
The fans appreciate where we are, explains the former midfielder. But we are missing the title. Leo generates hope. They have been chanting his name for two games. Lets see if that happens. We focus on this season, we have to win La Liga.
Barcelona have admitted to being in touch with Messis entourage to discuss a possible return to Camp Nou, with president Joan Laporta already in search of a number of external sponsorship partners to fund the transfer.
However, no official approach has been made and Messi is reportedly waiting for a call from the Camp Nou offices before deciding his future, with his Paris Saint Germain contract set to expire in the summer.
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