"I was glad to see Messi back at the Camp Nou, but no, we didn't know he was coming. We love him. This is his home, and he knows it. I think he deserves the best farewell in history."
"Despite how everything happened with Leo Messi's departure, I have no regrets. Barça is above anyone else. It's not what we all wanted, but it was not possible at that moment."
"Out of respect for Messi, our players, and our members, it's not the time to speculate with unrealistic scenarios."
"It's only fair that Lionel receives the greatest tribute in the world. Once the works are finished, the capacity will reach 105,000 spectators, which is what"
Lionel Messi visited Spotify Camp Nou for the first time since his 2021 departure, creating widespread celebration. The visit was sudden and the club board had not been informed beforehand. Barcelona leadership emphasized affection for Messi, calling the stadium his home and asserting that he deserves the best farewell. The 2021 departure was defended as necessary at the time, with no regrets and the club's interests prioritized. A short loan for Messi was dismissed as an unrealistic scenario out of respect for all parties. Plans for a major tribute and increased stadium capacity to 105,000 were announced once works finish.
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