“I have a deep relationship with Barcelona”

Lionel Messi has expressed his pleasure 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 had been eager on a reunion.

Nevertheless, Messi opted to hitch MLS facet Inter Miami as he had doubts about Barcelona’s monetary stability. He was requested in regards to the Camp Nou devoted’s chants whereas on worldwide obligation with Argentina this week. He responded (through Albiceleste Speak):

“Though I wasn’t there, they had been chanting my identify… It was somewhat 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 gained 4 Champions Leagues, 10 La Liga titles, and 7 Copa del Rey trophies with the Blaugrana.

The Argentine nice is about 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 all the time shall be beloved by Barça.”

Messi is heading to the MLS the place he turns into the largest 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 shall be hoping Messi can rework the facet and replicates the shape he achieved at Camp Nou. The enduring 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 had been unable to afford a brand new contract for his or her former captain. He needed to stick with the Blaugrana however their monetary problems meant he was compelled out the door.

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

“Barcelona is my life, they’ve introduced me to the place I’m immediately. I couldn’t depart, I don’t wish 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.