Barcelona head coach Javi Hernandez discussed the potential departure of midfielder Sergio Busquets should Lionel Messi find his way back to the club. The coach emphasized that the priority is for Busquets to remain composed and to keep supporting Barcelona through the remainder of the current campaign. He noted that the future decision about Busquets will not hinge on Messi’s destination, and that Xavi has underscored how valuable Sergi remains if he chooses to extend his contract with the Blaugrana.
Busquets’ contract with Barcelona is set to expire in the summer, a detail that has kept the club and fans focused on what lies ahead. In La Liga this season, Busquets has featured in 24 league matches and contributed three assists, underscoring his ongoing importance in Barcelona’s midfield structure.
For months, speculation has persisted about a possible Lionel Messi return to Barcelona. The club’s technical staff has stayed in touch with Messi’s circle as his current deal with his club evolves. Messi’s situation shifted recently as his long tenure in European football transitioned with a move away from PSG, a chapter that concluded after the 2022-23 season. In the wake of that change, Messi has remained a symbol of Barcelona’s past glory while continuing his career abroad, contributing in different competitions and teams. During Messi’s time with Barcelona, the Argentine icon helped deliver ten La Liga titles and four Champions League triumphs, cementing his status as one of the club’s most celebrated players.
Barcelona has repeatedly indicated a keen interest in Messi’s possible return under the right circumstances. The coaching staff has publicly reaffirmed that any decision tied to Messi would be evaluated in the broader context of the squad’s goals and the club’s future plans, rather than as a reaction to unrelated moves. Messi’s relationship with Barcelona remains storied and passionate, and the door is often described as open to a reunion if all parties agree on a sustainable path forward.