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Javier Tebas has said that Lionel Messi made a 'mistake' in leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain in the summer of 2021. 

Amid worsening economic conditions for the Catalan club, Messi departed Barcelona after two decades for Paris with a new contract not possible. 

Having joined the French club on an initial two-year deal, speculation has ramped up in recent weeks surrounding Messi's next move. 

Asked about the possibility of his return to Spain, Tebas welcomed the potential move - but added that he felt there was some error on the part of Messi himself in leaving on a free transfer last year. 

'I don't know if Messi will have one last show at Barca, that will depend on him. Hopefully he will come back,' Tebas said, speaking to the Web Summit in Lisbon.

'Above all, it would also be good for him to return to Spanish football, especially to the team that was the side that saw him grow.