Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami in MLS action
Every transfer window has that one rumour that refuses to die — and for Barcelona fans, the dream of seeing Lionel Messi in the Blaugrana shirt again is the emotional equivalent of a comfort blanket.
A legend returning home.
A reunion with old magic.
A final dance at Camp Nou.
But this week, Barcelona sporting director Deco finally addressed the whispers — and he didn’t exactly fan the flames of hope.
During an appearance on Que t’hi jugues, Deco delivered the truth straight, no sugar added:
“I don’t think it’s possible… Leo is under contract and it was never considered.”
Short.
Sharp.
And honestly — painful for Barca romantics.
He did acknowledge one thing though:
“Leo is always Leo and he could still contribute something; he’s a great player.”
Which is basically football-speak for:
“We love him… but guys, let’s be realistic.”
Messi may have been spotted earlier this month smiling around Barca’s refurbished Camp Nou, and honestly?
That one picture alone was enough to send the sports market and social media into a frenzy.
But the reality check is simple:
Messi signed a fresh contract, committing to MLS for several more years.
Even with improved stability, they can’t simply snap their fingers and match Messi’s wages.
“A playing return is not realistic.”
Emotional? Yes.
Logical? No.
Possible? Not anytime soon.
Now THIS is where the story gets sweet again.
Messi himself admitted he wants a proper farewell — a chance to say goodbye the way legends should.
No pandemic restrictions.
No abrupt press conference.
No tears in a side room.
Just Messi.
Camp Nou.
And one last embrace from the fans who watched a boy become the greatest of all time.
Messi returning as a player may be a long shot… but a symbolic return?
A farewell?
A final walk on the grass where history was written?
Now that, dear readers, feels inevitable.
And until then, the best sport blog (yes, that’s us 😌) will keep tracking every twist, turn, rumour, and eyebrow raise in the global sports market.
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