Barcelona may be intent on bringing Lionel Messi back to Catalonia, but a number of first team stars won’t get to play alongside the Argentine should he return to Camp Nou.
Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, two long-time teammates of the great Argentine, will not be donning Barça colours in 2023/24. Their departures have already been announced and while they played roles of alternating importance in the La Liga title triumph, neither were involved when Xavi’s side were beaten at Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Messi played 567 games alongside Busquets while at Barça together and another 345 with Alba,…
