Laporta Opens the Door for Messi’s Return After Barcelona Reelection
The president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, stated that Lionel Messi will always have the doors of the club open after his reelection, reviving the possibility of a future connection between the Argentine legend and the Catalan institution.
The recent victory of Joan Laporta in the presidential elections of FC Barcelona has once again placed the name of Lionel Messi at the center of discussion among fans. After defeating Victor Font by a wide margin, the club president will remain in charge of the Catalan side until 2031 and made it clear that the historic No. 10 will always be welcome at the club.
With more than 68 percent of the votes cast by club members, Laporta solidified his leadership and used his first comments after the victory to send a clear message about the future of the club’s greatest icon. For the president, Messi’s legacy at Barcelona deserves special recognition and a permanent connection with the institution.
Messi Will Always Have a Place at Barcelona
In an interview following the election results, Joan Laporta emphasized that the relationship between Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona will always remain strong. The president highlighted that the current Inter Miami forward deserves a tribute worthy of his historic career and did not rule out the possibility of the Argentine becoming involved with the club again in the future.
Laporta even mentioned the idea of organizing a testimonial match and building a statue in honor of the Argentine star, who defined an era for the Catalan club. At present, only two legends of the club have statues at the stadium: Ladislao Kubala and Johan Cruyff.
The president reiterated that the doors of Barcelona will always remain open for Messi whenever he decides he would like to return or collaborate with the club in any role he chooses.
A New Era for Barcelona
The figure of Lionel Messi was also a topic during the election campaign. Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez publicly criticized Joan Laporta, claiming that the president had blocked the Argentine’s return in 2023. Despite the controversy, Messi chose to remain silent and avoided entering the political debate surrounding the club.
The Argentine forward left an unforgettable legacy after scoring 672 goals in 778 matches for FC Barcelona, numbers that cement his place as the greatest player in the club’s history.
Meanwhile, Laporta has promised fans a new era filled with success. The president highlighted the work of head coach Hansi Flick, along with the sporting planning led by Deco, as key pillars for the future of the club.
He also stressed the importance of completing the renovation of the stadium and continuing to strengthen both the men’s and women’s teams of Barcelona.
