"Laporta made the announcement during the presentation of the book "Jo vaig viure a La Masia" by journalist Xavi Torres, taking the opportunity to address the audience about Messi's enduring bond with Barça. "Messi will always be linked to Barça, he knows that the doors are open to him. We have absolute respect for him, he deserves the best tribute from Barça," the president began (h/t SPORT)."
"Relations between Laporta and Messi's camp have been poor ever since the club icon's exit, so much so that reports have suggested that the Argentine might show support to an opposing candidate in the upcoming Barcelona presidential elections. Laporta, for his part, maintains all is good, while he also made it clear in a recent interview that he had no regrets about how Messi's exit was handled in 2021."
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the club is working on erecting a statue of former captain Lionel Messi at the Spotify Camp Nou as a major homage. Laporta stated Messi will always be linked to Barça and deserves the best tribute, suggesting a statue alongside Cruyff and Kubala. The club has discussed the proposal in a meeting and is working on it, with family agreement required. The announcement followed Messi's surprise visit to the renovated stadium and an interview in which he discussed his 2021 exit and desire to return. Relations between Laporta and Messi's camp have been strained, though Laporta says all is good.
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