Messi: Barcelona means a lot to me and my love for the city and the club will remain

Lionel Messi, the Argentine star and former FC Barcelona legend now playing for Inter Miami, has confirmed that his relationship with the Catalan club will remain special. He emphasized that the city and the team hold a special place in his heart, despite leaving the club several years ago.

Lionel Messi said in a conversation relayed by journalist Fabrizio Romano: "FC Barcelona means a lot to me. I feel a special love for the city and the club, and it will always be that way."

The Argentine star added while talking about the achievements he accomplished with the Catalan team: "At FC Barcelona, we were lucky to win everything, not only because of what we achieved, but also because of the way we achieved those accomplishments, and how much we enjoyed playing, winning, and creating important moments."

Lionel Messi reminisced about his time with former teammates, saying, "We loved the beautiful moments we spent together," referring to the golden period he experienced with FC Barcelona, which saw the achievement of numerous domestic and continental titles.

Lionel Messi left FC Barcelona in the summer of 2021 on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, before moving to Inter Miami in 2023, where his contract with the club runs until 2028.

In contrast, Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, has confirmed on multiple occasions that there are future plans to honor Argentine star Lionel Messi in front of the fans at Spotify Camp Nou, in appreciation of what he has contributed to the club during his historic career.