What if he replayed Barcelona? The idea seems crazy, unrealistic even, so much Lionel Messi seems today rooted in his new American life. However, for a few hours, rumors have been leaving more beautifully. FC Barcelona is preparing its big blow. The Argentinian could again set foot on the lawn of Camp Nou, in front of the stands that are full of cracking. And the club has already set a deadline.
But the long -awaited return will not take the form of a transfer. According to information from
Mundo DeportivoBarça wishes to organize an official tribute to Messi on the occasion of the complete reopening of Camp Nou. The event is scheduled for the summer of 2026, once the renovation works – in particular the installation of the roof – completed. The Pulga, considered as the final icon of the club, will be the center of gravity.
A tribute to the height of his inheritance
The Catalan club has been preparing for this ceremony for several months. It will be used to definitively turn the page of a legend which has marked the story with 672 goals and 35 trophies in 778 matches. The idea is to make this evening a meeting between the eras: that of Messi, and that of the new figures like Lamine Yamal. More than a tribute, it will be a generational bridge, a celebration of the abutment identity.
Messi-Barça: the story is not yet finished
The leaders have never hidden their desire to honor Messi in the most beautiful way. His departure in 2021, painful and precipitated, had not allowed a farewell worthy of his career. This return, even symbolic, will fill this void.
The appointment is made for 2026
Messi, under contract with Inter Miami, remains focused on its objectives in MLS. But the Argentinian has already given his agreement in principle. If the work calendar is respected, the reunion will take place during the 2026-2027 season. An evening where Barcelona, finally, can say thank you.
