“I have a deep relationship with Barcelona”

Lionel Messi has expressed his satisfaction in seeing Barcelona followers chant his identify at Camp Nou all through the previous season.

Barca supporters would chant the enduring ahead’s identify within the tenth minute of matches as hypothesis grew over a possible return. The 35-year-old’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain was expiring on the finish of June and the Blaugrana have been eager on a reunion.

Nonetheless, Messi opted to affix MLS facet Inter Miami as he had doubts about Barcelona’s monetary stability. He was requested concerning the Camp Nou devoted’s chants whereas on worldwide responsibility with Argentina this week. He responded (through Albiceleste Discuss):

“Though I wasn’t there, they have been chanting my identify… It was a bit unusual, but it surely made nice sense. I spent a few years there, and so did my youngsters. I’ve a deep relationship with Barcelona.”

Lionel Messi is adored by Barca followers after spending 16 illustrious seasons in Catalonia. The Catalan hero scored 672 targets and supplied 303 assists in 778 video games throughout competitions. He received 4 Champions Leagues, 10 La Liga titles, and 7 Copa del Rey trophies with the Blaugrana.

The Argentine nice is ready to be acknowledged for his extraordinary profession with the La Liga giants. Barca launched an announcement on their web site in response to Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami, stating:

“Each Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi (his father) additionally agreed to work collectively to advertise a correct tribute from Barça followers to honor a footballer who has been, is, and at all times will likely be beloved by Barça.”

Messi is heading to the MLS the place he turns into the most important identify within the league’s historical past. He joins an Inter Miami facet that at present sitting backside of the MLS Japanese Convention League.

The Herons will likely be hoping Messi can remodel the facet and replicates the shape he achieved at Camp Nou. The long-lasting ahead additionally leaves PSG as a two-time Ligue 1 champion, scoring 32 targets and contributing 35 assists in 75 video games.

Lionel Messi spoke glowingly of his love for Barcelona in 2019

Lionel Messi made a tragic departure from Barcelona in 2021 when the La Liga giants have been unable to afford a brand new contract for his or her former captain. He wished to stick with the Blaugrana however their monetary issues meant he was pressured out the door.

The Argentine icon commented on his love for Barca in 2019 stating that he by no means wished to depart Camp Nou. He mentioned (through Barca Worldwide):

“Barcelona is my life, they’ve introduced me to the place I’m in the present day. I couldn’t depart, I don’t need to depart. My coronary heart stays with Barcelona.”

Lionel Messi left the Catalan giants and headed to PSG the place he struggled with adaption issues. He additionally held a frosty relationship with Parisian, a stark distinction to the admiration he acquired throughout his 16 seasons in Catalonia.