Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has stirred emotions among Barcelona fans after sharing a heartfelt message about his recent visit to Camp Nou, the stadium where he made history and built his illustrious career.
Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021 after more than two decades with the club, visited the iconic ground during a break from his Major League Soccer duties with Inter Miami. The visit allowed him to see the ongoing renovations at Camp Nou, a place filled with memories of his greatest moments in football.
Taking to Instagram after the visit, Messi wrote: “Last night I returned to a place I miss with my soul. A place where I was immensely happy, where you all made me feel like the happiest person in the world. I hope one day I can come back, not just to say goodbye as a player, as I never got the chance to…”
The emotional post quickly went viral, touching millions of fans who have long hoped to see Messi return to Barcelona, even if not as a player, then perhaps as an ambassador, coach, or advisor.
For many supporters, Messi’s departure in 2021 felt incomplete, as he never had the opportunity to properly bid farewell to the club and the fans who watched him rise from a young prodigy to one of football’s greatest ever players.
Since joining Inter Miami in 2023 after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi has continued to express affection for Barcelona and its supporters. His recent visit came at a time when the club is undergoing a new phase of rebuilding and transformation.
Although there is no official confirmation of Messi returning in any formal role, his message leaves no doubt about his enduring bond with Barcelona and his hope to one day return to Camp Nou to say a proper goodbye.
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