Date set for Lionel Messi return to Barcelona after transfer snub as Joan Laporta explains why Argentine headed for Inter Miami - Goal.com

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Date set for Lionel Messi return to Barcelona after transfer snub as Joan Laporta explains why Argentine headed for Inter Miami - Goal.com



Joan Laporta remains confident that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona at some stage, with a date set for a potential tribute at Camp Nou.

Argentine opted against Camp Nou return
Heading to America instead
Tribute still planned in Catalunya
WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner passed up the opportunity to retrace his steps to Catalunya this summer when opting against a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Barca left the door open for Messi to rejoin their ranks, with several rounds of talks held, but the Argentine icon has decided to take on a new challenge in MLS with Inter Miami. Barcelona may not have seen the last of him, though, with Laporta hoping that the South American will be back in familiar surroundings at some point in the near future.

WHAT THEY SAID: Quizzed by TV3 on when Messi could return to Spain, Laporta said: “Barca will always be his home. I met with them to make a tribute. The opening day of the Spotify Camp Nou would be an excellent date.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Laporta added on why the reigning La Liga champions missed out to Miami in the race for a much sought-after signature this summer: “Messi wanted to return to Barca. He had a very tough period in Paris. His father told me he didn’t want to have this pressure. We, the Cules, respect him. May he do very well in Miami.”

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