"Messi left in 2021 with Barca's then financial issues meaning they were unable to offer him a new contract. The complex and protracted nature of his departure, plus the Covid pandemic, meant Barca fans didn't have a proper chance to say goodbye to a man who scored 672 goals in 778 appearances and won 34 major trophies in a glorious 17-year spell in the first team."
"We are working so that games can be played here [the revamped Camp Nou] and in this context, I would like a tribute to be carried out for the best player in history,' he said, before adding on Messi's exit. ' As for how things went, I don't regret anything: Barça is above everyone. It wasn't as we all wanted, but at that time it couldn't be done."
"It is not realistic to talk about the return of Leo Messi as a player."
Barcelona regard a playing return by Lionel Messi as unrealistic. Messi made a spontaneous visit to Camp Nou and mentioned returning to live in Catalonia. Inter Miami's participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup in February reduces the feasibility of a January short-term loan. Messi left Barcelona in 2021 because the club could not offer a new contract amid financial issues. Fans did not receive a proper farewell after his exit. Messi scored 672 goals in 778 appearances and won 34 major trophies over 17 years. Barcelona plans a tribute match once Camp Nou renovations are complete.
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