The Sevilla defender is hoping that a domestic rival at Barcelona will soon rejoin him as part of the international fold with the Albiceleste
Argentina are waiting for Lionel Messi “with open arms”, Gabriel Mercado has told Goal, with the Barcelona star currently in self-imposed exile from international football.
Having seen his World Cup dreams dashed again in 2018, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and modern day icon has stepped away from duty with his country.
Messi is fully focused on domestic matters for now, with the decision taken to remove himself from contention for call-ups in recent squads.