Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has stepped in on the transfer line of his former Brazilian team mate Neymar, after the competition between Barca and Real Madrid to win the services of Paris Saint-Germain.

The Bulga does not want his close friend to join the monarchy, advising him to reject the latter's offer and agree to return to Camp Nou.

The two stars are known for their excellent relationship, and they always appear together with Uruguayan star Luis Suarez on various occasions.

Messi insists Neymar, 27, is back for wearing the "Blugrana" shirt, especially as they are close friends outside the green rectangle and give each other great respect and appreciation.

With Messi's place in the team and his influence on management decisions, it seems that Neymar may return to Catalonia. However, the Argentine flea's desire is not the only decisive in this thorny deal.