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Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign this Real Madrid transfer target
LIONEL MESSI has reportedly approved Barcelona’s bid to re-sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago.
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Thiago has enjoyed a fine season at Bayern Munich, scoring three goals and weighing in with three assists from 19 Bundesliga games.
The Spain international has helped the German giants win three league titles since quitting Barcelona in 2013.
Sadness was felt in Catalonia when he opted to quit the Nou Camp to link up with Pep Guardiola at Bayern.
Lionel Messi wants Thiago to return to Barcelona
Thiago has been in fine form for Bayern Munich this season
But Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims Messi wants Barcelona to bring Thiago back this summer.
It was reported earlier this month that Real Madrid would try to sign him if Isco leaves at the end of the season.
However, Messi wants the midfielder to come back to Barcelona instead of signing for their fierce rivals.
Thiago left Barcelona back in 2013
Catalan chiefs believe the 25-year-old has matured during his time at the Allianz Arena.
Andres Iniesta is approaching the end of his career while Andre Gomes has struggled since signing from Valencia last summer.
The report states that Bayern are reluctant to part with Thiago and will demand a fee of £26million to let him go.
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