Lionel Messi has once again spoken from the heart about his unbreakable bond with FC Barcelona, the club he joined as a teenager and the place he still calls his family and his home. Even though he now plays for Inter Miami, Messi has never hidden the emotional weight Barcelona still carries in his life.
SoftFootball recently reported how the affection of Barcelona supporters continues to touch him, showing that the connection between both sides remains deeply alive, and his quiet visit to Camp Nou, a moment filled with nostalgia, where he expressed once more how much the club means to him.
The Argentine superstar also revealed, in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, that his dream was to finish his entire career at Camp Nou, a dream that was shattered not by choice but by circumstances.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Leo Messi: I wanted to end my entire career at Barcelona without having to go to another club. Unfortunately, things turned out differently.
It remains my club, my family, my home, told Sport.
Messi’s departure in 2021 was shaped entirely by Barcelona’s financial crisis rather than sporting ambition. Despite being willing to accept a major pay cut, the club’s losses and strict La Liga wage regulations made renewal impossible. He explained that everything had been agreed but was blocked at the final moment.
The farewell that followed became one of the most emotional moments in modern football. Messi broke down during his press conference, describing it as the hardest day of his career and expressing regret that he couldn’t say goodbye properly at a full Camp Nou.
His journey after Barcelona took him to PSG, where he reunited with Neymar and joined Kylian Mbappé. They won titles, but the Champions League remained out of reach. In 2023, Messi moved to Inter Miami, choosing a calmer environment for his family and a fresh chapter after winning the 2022 World Cup.
His impact in the United States has been massive, boosting the growth of MLS and adding more silverware, including the Leagues Cup triumph. During this period, he also achieved another milestone by reaching 400 career assists, something SoftFootball captured as another historic benchmark in his incredible career.
The question of a Barcelona return continues to follow Messi, but financially it remains unrealistic for now. He admitted he hoped to come back as a player, but once again circumstances blocked the possibility.
Even so, he has kept the door open for a future role at the club, stating that he wants to contribute at any moment, in any way. There is also talk of finishing his playing days at Newell’s Old Boys, the club where his story began.
Messi’s legacy at Barcelona remains unmatched, with 672 goals, 10 La Liga titles, 4 Champions League trophies, and a record 8 Ballon d’Or awards. His love for the club goes beyond achievements.
It is woven into his identity, and even as he closes in on the final years of his career, as he hinted recently, his story with Barcelona will forever remain one of the most iconic bonds in football history
