Pique, others blocking Messi’s Barca return

 Barcelona superstar Gerard Pique among three Barcelona superstars blocking Lionel Messi's dream return to the club from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

The Argentine playmaker has already entered the final year of his deal with PSG and could be available on a free transfer in the summer.

As reported by Spanish outlet El Nacional, Barcelona are keen on bringing the fan favorite back to the club next summer. Messi himself is also seeking a return to the Catalan side, but there are several complications for the deal to happen.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is determined to bring him back to the club as well after their humiliation in the UEFA Champions League since his departure.

The Blaugrana have been knocked out of the group stages for the second season in a row now and are now headed to the Europa League.

Barca manager Xavi Hernandez has also given a nod to bring back his former teammate and has even decided on his role in the side.

However, Barcelona's financial situation makes the dream return of the club's greatest player complicated.

They are only allowed to pay only €656 million in wages right now and it is practically impossible for them to meet Messi's financial demands.

As per La Liga's financial rules, they need to have a 1-to-1 rule rule for this season. This means they have financial fair play to register players only if others are sold.

However, they must resolve their financial problems and meet the requirements in order to register new players next season.

Hence, a January return for Messi could be on the cards, but the presence of three players could be the stumbling block in that.

The three captains, Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, are the three highest players right now at Barcelona right now.

The Catalan giants want to part ways with all three of them next summer but with them in the squad, a January move for Messi would not be feasible.