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Lionel Messi ‘told Neymar he would quit Barcelona at the end of next season in bid to persuade him to return from PSG’

LIONEL MESSI told Neymar he would quit Barcelona at the end of next season in an attempt to make the Brazilian return to the Nou Camp, according to French reports.

Messi was said to be distraught after Liverpool knocked his team out of last season's Champions League and pleaded with Neymar to return so they could win the competition together.

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Lionel Messi reportedly told Neymar he would quit Barca at the end of next season to make the Brazilian return to the Nou CampCredit: AFP or licensors

According to France Football, Messi sent a WhatsApp to his former teammate that read: "Only together can we win the Champions League.

"I want you to come back.

"In two years, I'm leaving, and you'll be alone, you'll take my place."

Neymar has wanted out of PSG for some time but Messi's future at the Catalan giants remains unclear.

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The Argentine's current deal expires at the end of the 2020/21 season but Barca sporting director Eric Abidal is keen to extend.

Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, Abidal said: "He is a key player for us, and has the option of leaving at the end of his current deal.

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"But I know the president is talking to his representatives to ensure the contract is closed once and for all.

"I hope he stays for many years, and I think that will be the case.

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"It will be Leo's decision. And as he says, Barcelona first and foremost. He is the best."

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