Barcelona admitted that they are 'open to the possibility' of bringing back Lionel Messi to the club after the Argentine's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June.

Barcelona's vice president Rafa Yuste confirmed Friday that the club are looking into the possibility of re-signing Messi, who left for PSG in 2021, with coach Xavi Hernandez later adding he hopes to see the Argentine back at Spotify Camp Nou.

"We are in contact with [Messi's camp], yes. Beautiful stories should have happy endings, and there is a mutual love between the two parties," Yuste said at a news conference. "I am still gutted he couldn't continue here. Of course I would like him to come back, because of what he represents on a sporting, social and economic level.

Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, signing an initial two-year contract which also includes the option for the Argentine to extend that by a further season - an option which has not yet been triggered.

Barca need to knock more than €150 million off their annual spending -- or raise money through transfers -- to comply with LaLiga's economic regulations and be able to sign players and register contract renewals.

"We still have two months to work hard to present our revenue and sustainability plan to [LaLiga president Javier] Tebas," Yuste added when asked whether bringing Messi back was really possible.

"I don't like to speak about Leo because he is a PSG player, but if all the conditions are met, we are open to the possibility. [Barca] president [Joan Laporta] has been with Leo's father, and there is a good relationship.

"Of course, there is no plan to go on the attack because we don't want PSG to see it like that. If it happens, it will be because destiny takes you back to where you have to go. If all the conditions come together and Leo comes back to Barcelona, it would be the perfect ending to a very happy story."