Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, is set to receive a proper goodbye at his boyhood club, Barcelona, according to Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas. Despite joining Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, Messi will have the opportunity to bid farewell to Camp Nou, where he began his illustrious career.
Barcelona’s financial turmoil prevented them from signing Messi after he left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. As a result, the iconic footballer surprised the world by joining Inter Miami, which is co-owned by former Real Madrid star David Beckham.
While Messi won’t be joining Barcelona on loan, Mas confirmed that everything will be done to ensure that the Argentine maestro has a fitting farewell at his beloved club. Mas mentioned the possibility of a friendly or farewell game, potentially coinciding with the opening of the new Camp Nou stadium in a year and a half.
Mas dismissed any speculations about Messi returning to Barcelona on loan, stating that it is not going to happen. Instead, Messi will continue his journey with Inter Miami, where he has made an immediate impact, contributing three goals and an assist in just two appearances.
Having spent the majority of his career at Barcelona from his debut in 2003 until 2021, Messi had to leave due to the club’s ongoing financial issues. He joined PSG after his contract expired, turning down an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Although Messi departed from Barcelona under unfortunate circumstances without the chance to bid farewell to the fans, the Inter Miami co-owner is committed to facilitating a proper goodbye for Messi at Camp Nou. The specific details of the farewell event are yet to be finalized.
The news of Messi’s potential farewell at Barcelona has generated excitement among football fans around the world. It offers an opportunity for supporters to honor and celebrate the immense contributions Messi made to the club during his remarkable career.
As Messi continues to impress in the MLS with Inter Miami, the prospect of a farewell at Barcelona adds another chapter to the storied career of one of the greatest footballers of all time.
