Lionel Messi admitted that he does not believe Barcelona did”all they might” to bring Neymar back to Spain from Paris Saint-Germain summer time.
\nNeymar was the topic of one of the longest-running transport sagas of this summertime, after leaving to get a charge, with the Brazilian appearing set to go back two years.
\nBut, Sky Sports News reported two months ago that PSG’s unwillingness to lower their valuation, despite Neymar’s offer to cover #17.7m ($20m) towards securing a bargain, ensured the movement failed to materialise.
\nMessi, who made an attacking triumvirate that was exhilarating at Barcelona, would have liked to have witnessed that the trio join once more.
\n“I’d have liked for Neymar to have returned,” Messi told Spanish book Sport. “Frankly, I am not sure if Barca did all they could to sign him but I know it’s tough to negotiate with PSG.
\n“I am not disappointed. We have a spectacular squad which could challenge without Ney, even for everybody.
\n“Neymar is one of the very best in the world. With his patrons and level, it could have been a large gain for the club”
\nMessi is under contract until 2021 but has a clause added into his deal that could see him leave the Nou Camp for nothing from the end of the season.
\nOn the other hand, the club have reiterated they remain confident their inspirational captain will remain beyond next summer, also Messi himself confirmed he doesn’t have plans.
\n“Barcelona is my house and I really don’t need to leave,” Messi additional. “But I’d like to win. I need to win the Champions League, it has been a long time since we won it”<\/p>\n