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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will not return to Barcelona as a player ‘under any circumstances’, according to reports.
The Argentinian legend will go down as one of the best players in football history, when he finally hangs up his boots.
Messi Scored 791 goals in 970 club appearances and 114 goals in 195 caps for Argentina, winning everything the game has to offer, including eight Ballon d’Ors.
As one Barcelona As a player, Messi won ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Reys, seven Spanish Super Cups, four Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA Club World Cups.
Been there Rumors that Messi could return to Europe Or any other highly competitive league ahead of the 2026 World Cup as it moves ahead of the tournament in North America.
Messi made a quick visit to the Camp Nou, which is in the midst of a redevelopment, on Sunday, ahead of Spain playing Argentina on the international break.
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After the visit, Messi wrote on social media: “Last night I returned to a place that I miss with all my heart.
“A place where I was extremely happy, where you all made me feel like the happiest person in the world a thousand times over.
“I hope I can come back someday, and not just to say goodbye as a player, which I never got to do…”
A social media post had fueled much excitement about a potential return before his comments about missing out on Barcelona earlier this week.
Messi said the game: “I’m really looking forward to going back there. We miss Barcelona a lot. My wife and I, the kids, are always talking about Barcelona, the idea of living there. We have our house there, everything, so that’s what we want.”
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But Alfredo Martinez has put cold water on the rumours, with the Spanish journalist insisting Messi is unlikely to play for Barcelona again – but could return to an off-field role.
Martinez wrote x: ‘Leo Messi, under no circumstances is considering a return to Barcelona as a footballer. That chapter is closed. He has a long-term contract in Miami. He goes through the seasons. If he returns, it will be more for the offices, in the sports area. He is a Barcelona legend and hopefully he will return one day. ‘
And Messi’s return was “not realistic” after being asked about the Argentina star’s visit to the Camp Nou.
Laporta stated that when asked about the possibility of Messi’s return, Catalonia Radio: “His departure was not the way we wanted. But with the utmost respect for Messi and everyone at the club, for me the speculation is not realistic.”
While other reports in Spain claim that super agent Jorge Mendes, who works with a number of big clubs, has warned Barcelona against re-signing.
The report said: ‘The reality is that the idea of Messi and Lamin Yamal sounds like a Barcelona fan’s fantasy. But this is something that can really happen.
‘However, it remains to be seen if the fit will be as good as some fans’ dreams promise. If things don’t go well, it can turn from a dream into a complete nightmare. This is why Jorge Mendes has already issued an important warning to John Laporta on the matter. It is best that they carefully consider Messi’s possible return. ‘
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