Lionel Messi has never truly left FC Barcelona. Although he now plays for Inter Miami, his bond with the Catalan club remains intact. His desire to return for one last season at the new Camp Nou is as strong as it is exciting.
Within the organization, Joan Laporta is already working to turn that dream into reality. The president wants Messi to reopen the Les Corts stadium as an eternal symbol of Barcelona spirit. To achieve this, he is willing to move heaven and earth if necessary.
A return that already starts moving pieces
Internal discussions have intensified in recent weeks. Messi himself has shown total willingness to return, even if he has to give up the iconic number 10. Instead, he would be delighted to take back number 19, with which he made his professional debut in the first team.
This gesture not only shows his humility but also his understanding of the new Barça era. With Lamine Yamal currently wearing number 10, mutual respect between generations prevails. The idea is to build, not displace, and Messi is more certain of this than ever.
Messi with Barça | @FCBarcelona_es
However, the possible return of the Argentine star goes beyond the emotional aspect. Messi has already started to influence transfer market moves. One of the main beneficiaries could be Julián Álvarez, current Manchester City striker and a top target for Barça's sporting management.
Sources close to the locker room confirm that Messi has shared his opinion without hesitation: "They have to bring Julián, he's the best striker on the planet". With that endorsement, the club has stepped up contacts to try to sign him as soon as possible.
Tempted by sharing a locker room with Messi
For Julián Álvarez, the idea of playing alongside his idol at Camp Nou changes everything. Although Atlético de Madrid has also shown interest, the Messi effect could tip the scales in Barça's favor. It wouldn't be just a signing, but a generational bridge between the past and future of Argentine soccer.
Laporta's plan is clear: bring Messi together with new talents like Lamine and Julián to relaunch the sports project. With the new stadium as a showcase, the combination of experience and youth promises to be explosive.
Beyond the field, Messi's return would be a huge media coup. The inauguration of the new Camp Nou with the Argentine as the main figure would become a global event. For sponsors and commercial partners, it represents a golden opportunity.
Laporta knows this, which is why he's speeding up every step. The return of the idol would elevate the club not only in soccer terms but also institutionally. It would be the perfect finishing touch for a project that aims to bring Barça back to the top of European soccer.
Messi at Barça | @FCBarcelona
Barça is ready to experience one of the most emotional chapters in its recent history. With Messi willing to return and recommend key signings, the future is filled with hope. On that horizon, the name Julián Álvarez is starting to gain momentum.
What once seemed like a simple fantasy is now closer than ever to becoming reality. If everything aligns, the legend will return to where it all began. With him, a new Barça era will arrive, with Messi as leader and the locker room's authoritative voice.
