Lionel Messi has reignited hopes of a potential Barcelona return, expressing his profound desire to go back to the Catalan club. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made these candid admissions following a secret visit to Camp Nou on Sunday night, which sparked widespread speculation across social media platforms about his future.
Emotional Connection to Camp Nou
In an Instagram post accompanying a photo of the stadium undergoing renovation, Messi wrote emotionally about his bond with Barcelona. “Last night I returned to a place I miss with my soul. A place where I was immensely happy, where you guys made me feel a thousand times the happiest person in the world,” he shared. The Argentine footballer emphasized his eagerness to visit once the stadium renovation is complete, noting that he hasn’t been back since his departure for Paris Saint-Germain.
Family’s Barcelona Dreams
Speaking to Spanish outlet SPORT, Messi revealed that his entire family shares his nostalgic sentiments about Barcelona. “I really want to go back there, we miss Barcelona a lot. My wife and I, the kids, are constantly talking about Barcelona and the idea of moving back,” he stated. The footballer emphasized that his family still maintains their home in Barcelona, making a return logistically feasible.
Messi departed Barcelona in 2021 due to the club’s financial constraints, joining PSG for two years before signing with Inter Miami in 2023. He expressed lingering sadness about the unusual circumstances surrounding his exit, particularly playing his final years without fans present due to the pandemic. Despite his current commitment to Inter Miami, the 37-year-old’s emotional connection to Barcelona remains unshakeable, leaving the door open for a potential homecoming in a future role.