Sports quoted the latest statement from Messi's representative and father revealing that the Argentine superstar's next destination is his old team Barca: "Messi wants to return to Barca, I want this too. We are quite confident, Barca is clearly an option. You will know the information soon."

Messi is opening up hope of returning to Barca from next season. Photo: TalkSports

Previously, many sources said that Messi would join Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia with a huge contract worth up to 400 million euros/season. However, the situation is changing. La Liga organizers are also said to have agreed on a financial plan for Barca to bring Messi back to the Nou Camp without violating financial fair play regulations.

Meanwhile, Barca have confirmed more than once that they want Messi to return next season. At the same time, Barca head coach Xavi is also excited to reunite with his old teammate.

* Reuters reported that Chelsea has confirmed the successful signing of young talent Kendry Paez from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle. The contract will take effect from 2025.

Recently, this talent has just become the youngest player to score in a match at the U20 World Cup finals, in Ecuador's 9-0 victory over Fiji at the age of 16 years and 22 days. The 2007-born star's strengths are speed, technique and the ability to finish well with both feet.

* According to ESPN, the Spanish Football Federation announced that in March 2024, the national team will play a friendly match against the Brazilian team. The match will be promoted as an action against racism - an issue that has received a lot of attention after the incidents involving Real Madrid's Brazilian player Vinicius in La Liga.

* Goal said that Marco Asensio is likely to become PSG's first new player after this season. The Spanish midfielder refused to renew his contract with Real Madrid and is about to move to PSG as a free agent. In addition, Bernardo Silva or Randal Kolo Muani are also possible faces to join the Parc des Princes team in the summer transfer window of 2023.

* According to The Guardian, Tottenham have reached a personal agreement with Greek coach Ange Postecoglou from next season. To achieve this, Tottenham will have to pay a fee to break the contract of coach Postecoglou with Celtic. The contract between Tottenham and this coach born in 1965 is for 2 years with a 1-year extension clause with an undisclosed salary.

Quang Hai will likely return to play in the V-League. Photo: Pau FC

* On his personal Twitter page, Michele Donato Fersini, Quang Hai's representative, announced that the striker will terminate his contract with Pau FC 1 year in advance and leave Ligue 2 after failing to leave much of an impression. The next destination for Quang Hai's career will be announced in the next few days and is likely to be an ambitious team in the V-League.

Quang Hai joined Pau FC under a 2-year contract, until June 30, 2024. However, this midfielder could not adapt to the Ligue 2 environment and has almost not appeared in the Pau FC first team since last February.

* The Athletic reported that PSG are preparing to complete the transfer of Manuel Ugarte from Sporting for 60 million euros. The young midfielder has arrived in Paris for a medical examination, before officially signing the contract and presenting himself to fans. Previously, Ugarte seemed to have been a Chelsea player, but the Stamford Bridge team withdrew at the last minute and let the midfielder born in 2001 join the French team.

* Dailymail reported that Alexis Mac Allister will become Liverpool's first new signing this summer. The Argentine midfielder has agreed personal terms and is preparing for a medical before signing a contract until the summer of 2028 with the Anfield team. "The deal is expected to be completed in the next 24 or 48 hours," Dailymail quoted journalist Fabrizio Romano as saying.

* NBC Sports reported that Erling Haaland beat all his rivals to win the European Golden Shoe for the 2022-2023 season. The Norwegian star won this prestigious award after scoring 36 goals in the Premier League. He was also recently named the Premier League's Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.

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