Barcelona coach Xavi has declared he "loves" Lionel Messi amid talk of bringing him back from PSG.

A lot has been said of a hypothetical Barça return for the forward when his second season with PPSG finishes next summer.

Xavi preferred not to speak about the issue in Monday, considering that it is not the moment ahead of the Inter Milan game in the Champions League, although he did not close the door, either.

"With Leo, let's see, but it's not the moment to talk about it right now," Xavi said in a press conference.

"You know the love I have for him. He is a friend and I will always wish him the best. Barca is his home, but we're not doing him any favours speaking about [his future], either.

"Let's leave him in peace to enjoy his time in Paris and wish him all the best."