The Argentine star Lionel Messi revealed during an exclusive interview in Miami, how much he longs for Barcelona, explaining his feeling of loss after leaving the Catalan club, and the importance of his athletic and personal memories there. Messi confirmed that he wishes to return to the city and follow the developments of the club, especially after a brief visit to Camp Nou recently to take some photos.

Messi spoke about his feelings towards Barcelona: "I imagined that I would spend my whole life in Barcelona, we miss the city a lot, and my kids always talk about it, as does my wife. We have a home and everything here, but we hope to return to live there again. I look forward to going to the new stadium when it is finished, because since I left Paris, I haven't returned to Camp Nou, and it will be strange and exciting to see it again."

Messi added about his memories in Barcelona: "I miss all those moments, and perhaps I enjoy them more now after years, compared to what was happening daily when I was playing and preparing for matches without being able to fully enjoy them. It was a period full of emotions and important events, and a great life experience."

Messi spoke about the hardest moments of his departure: "I did not leave the club in the way I imagined or dreamed of, especially in light of the circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. After everything I experienced in Barcelona, my farewell was a bit strange, but the love and longing from the fans will always remain."

Messi also reviewed his happiest moments with the club: "I lived many wonderful moments, the first six titles with Guardiola were exceptional, and the last Champions League with Luis Enrique as well. It was an experience filled with personal and professional growth, and we will never forget it."

Messi continued about his communication with his former teammates: "As the years go by, new players come and new dreams arise, but the ongoing love and passion from the fans never fades. There are important people who helped the club continue to grow, and their contributions will always be remembered."

Messi touched on his current experience in Miami: "We enjoy life here in a different way, more relaxed, without the constant pressure to win and compete as in Europe. We can follow training and matches with our family and spend more time at home, which makes the football experience different and more enjoyable."

Messi pointed to his constant motivation: "All my life since I was young, I loved to play and compete, I love to win and always strive to give my best. The challenge hasn't changed, and we have reached a small club that is in the growth phase, and our goal is to be competitive for titles, and we are pursuing that step by step."

Messi concluded his talk with a message to Barcelona fans: "I miss the club a lot, and I look forward to returning again. I hope to visit the new stadium and return to those wonderful moments. I am always grateful for the love and support shown by the fans throughout the years, and I thank them from the heart."