"It is no secret that Joan Laporta and Lionel Messi do not share the best of relationships after how the president went back on his word to renew the latter's contract and ultimately paved the way for the legend's departure from the club in an anti-climactic fashion. While the club president has come out on numerous occasions to state that he does not regret his doing as it was a necessity, the Argentine has made his disapproval of Laporta's presidency very clear on several instances."
""Leo Messi can have a tribute at the Camp Nou whenever he wants," Fort said as quoted by El Larguero. She then commented about the plan to build a statue of the Argentine talisman at the stadium and confirmed that it was under serious consideration. "We're already planning to build a statue of him." Messi recently arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou to revisit the stadium where he grew up and wrote history."
Joan Laporta and Lionel Messi maintain a strained relationship after Laporta did not renew Messi's contract, leading to an unsatisfactory exit. Laporta has defended his decision as necessary, while Messi has signalled clear disapproval of the presidency. Barcelona leadership is considering a formal tribute and a statue at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou as an attempt to honour Messi and possibly rebuild goodwill. Vice-president Elena Fort confirmed a tribute could happen and that plans for a statue are under serious consideration. Messi's recent unexpected visit showed continued affection for the club, but any formal return depends entirely on his willingness.
Read at Barca Universal
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