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PSG superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly ignoring phone calls from his former club Barcelona, as they eye a sensationally fairytale return.

The 35-year-old is being heavily linked with a move back to the Spanish giants, having only left Barca for PSG in the summer of 2021.

The Argentina international is out of contract at PSG this summer and is yet to sign a new deal, leaving the door open for other clubs to potentially tempt him away with MLS side Inter Miami also showing a huge interest.

Barcelona, however, have been dealt a huge blow in their hopes to bring Messi back, as he has been ignoring phone calls from a negotiator close to club president Joan Laporta, according to Spanish outlet Sport.

Messi has been in blistering hot form for PSG so far this campaign, notching 12 goals and adding a further 13 assists in just 17 appearances, meaning he has been the most effective player in Europe.

Despite finally finding his feet in France after struggling to make a huge impact in his first season at the Le Parc des Princes, he is yet to extend his contract.