Barcelona: Messi is already preparing his return… in a different way

Messi and Barcelona: a comeback is taking shape behind the scenes

Europe 10 February 2026 at 04:13

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Barcelona: Messi is already preparing his return… in a different way

Lionel Messi continues to keep a close eye on FC Barcelona from Miami, his attention never wavering despite the distance. As the Catalan club gears up for another heated electoral battle, his name resurfaces time and again in discussions—as a symbol powerful enough to sway the opinions of the socios.

Messi, a return… but different

At 38, Messi is not considering a return to the Camp Nou pitch, but rather a future role within the club’s sporting structure—provided he finds an environment built on trust. The absence of an official farewell ceremony since his departure remains a sensitive topic, as does the ongoing rift with Joan Laporta, with whom no reconciliation has yet begun.

Busy with his MLS commitments, Messi is unlikely to get involved in this election, preferring to stay out of the spotlight. Still, the idea of moving back to Barcelona remains very real, and could eventually open the door to a more influential position at the club where he forged his legend.