"As Barcelona manager, I brought back Dani Alves and tried to bring Neymar, Pedro and Messi back as well. Pedro and Neymar couldn't be signed because of the economic situation."
"As for Messi, the president didn't want him back. We tried to sign Messi in 2023. We talked for 5 months, and everything was ready, but in the end, the president said NO."
"Perhaps I could have coached Neymar at Barcelona, but our economic situation was so bad that his signing was never an option."
"Neymar's first years at Barcelona were the closest I ever saw someone get close to Leo Messi."
Xavi Hernandez shared insights about his managerial tenure at Barcelona, focusing on failed transfer attempts due to financial constraints. He aimed to bring back stars like Dani Alves, Neymar, and Messi. However, the club's economic situation hindered these ambitions. Xavi revealed that a return for Messi was actively pursued for five months but ultimately rejected by the president. He also discussed Neymar's potential return, emphasizing that while it was theoretically possible, financial realities made it unfeasible. Xavi praised Neymar's early years at Barcelona, noting their proximity to Messi's brilliance.
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