Messi ‘Wants’ Shock Barca Return | Soccer Laduma
February 26, 2025
Lionel Messi is reportedly keen to play at Barcelona's new stadium.

Lionel Messi is reportedly keen to play at Barcelona’s new stadium.

Lionel Messi is reportedly looking to play at Barcelona’s new stadium one more time before he retires.

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Los Blaugranas currently play their home games at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, the stadium that hosted the 1992 Olympics. They have been using this venue for the past two seasons as their home ground, Camp Nou, undergoes renovations.

This is where Messi showcased his footballing genius for 16 seasons, rising through the La Masia academy to become arguably the club’s greatest-ever player. In 2021, he left Blaugranas after the club found itself in a financially precarious position and was unable to offer him a contract extension.

That situation paved the way for him to sign with Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent two seasons before making the move to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. While the 37-year-old is yet to win the MLS Cup with the Herons, they have claimed both the Leagues Cup and the Supporters’ Shield.

His contract with Inter Miami, however, comes to an end later this year. It remains to be seen whether he will call time on his career or move to another club, but one report gathering momentum is that of a possible return to Barcelona.

According to Alex Candal, speaking to DSports, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has stated that he cannot retire from football without playing in the Catalan giants’ newly renovated home.

The 37-year-old told Candal, “I can’t leave football without playing at the new Camp Nou.”

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It has been alleged that Inter Miami could be hosted for an exhibition match against Barcelona once the stadium reopens, but the possibility of Messi donning a Blaugrana jersey once again appears to be a genuine prospect.

Source: https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/international/la-liga/messi-keen-to-play-at-new-barca-stadium-20250226

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