Barca are preparing to welcome Messi back to Camp Nou.

Barcelona have ruled out the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, but are quietly preparing a grand tribute to the Argentine legend at Camp Nou.

Barcelona will pay tribute to Messi at Camp Nou.

According to European media, the prospect of Messi returning to European football is almost non-existent. He has a contract with Inter Miami until 2028, and his life in South Florida with his wife Antonela and three sons is very stable. Since leaving Barca in 2021, Messi spent two years playing for PSG before moving to the United States.

Speculation has emerged about Messi returning to Barca on loan to maintain his form for the 2026 World Cup. However, President Joan Laporta continues to deny this prospect. Speaking at the Foros de Vanguardia forum, he said: "I don't want to create controversy or fuel unrealistic hopes. Leo will always be in the memories of Barca fans, but he has a contract with another club."

Laporta said that Messi's testimonial match would take place as soon as Camp Nou fully reopens after renovations: "A packed Camp Nou with 105,000 seats, where everyone can celebrate what Messi has done for Barcelona, ​​would be wonderful."

He also revealed plans to erect a statue of Messi alongside icons like Kubala, Johan Cruyff, and Ronaldinho: "Leo defined an entire era, he is the greatest player in Barca's history."

Messi left Barca with 778 appearances, 672 goals, 10 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League titles. This weekend, he has the opportunity to add another title to his collection when he and Inter Miami face Vancouver in the 2025 MLS Cup final.

Source: https://znews.vn/barca-chuan-bi-don-messi-tro-lai-camp-nou-post1608797.html