Messi: I want to return to Barcelona as technical director

PSG striker Lionel Messi is willing to return to Barcelona as technical director after saying goodbye to professional football.

The Argentine categorically expressed his desire to be part of the leadership of the Catalans.

"I have always said that I want to return to Barcelona and help the club in some way. I want to be useful and help Barça. "I would like to be technical director, but I don't know if it will work out in Barcelona," Messi told Sport.

He explained the reasons for his dream: "I want to come back because I love Barcelona and I want the team to perform well, continue to grow and be among the best in the world."