Messi returns to Barcelona? Marca: Relationship with Laporta is an important factor, true reconciliation is far away

After Messi's night visit to Camp Nou, "Marca" wrote an article analyzing the possibility of this player returning to Barcelona and pointed out that the relationship between Messi and Laporta is an important factor.

"Marca" wrote the following article:

In the world of football, fantasy and speculation are always everywhere, especially when it comes to a superstar like Messi. Messi's recent surprise visit to Camp Nou and a message he posted on social media reignited the biggest dream in Barcelona fans' minds: Will Messi ever don the red and blue again?

Although there are many factors that make Messi's return to Barcelona unrealistic, the charm of football lies in its ability to make the impossible possible. This romantic spirit may break all barriers and allow Messi to end his career in Barcelona in an ideal way.

First of all, the relationship between Messi and Laporta is an important factor. Messi's memory of the way he left the club is still fresh in his mind, and although tensions between the two sides have eased, a true reconciliation remains elusive. Laporta has publicly expressed his hope for Messi's return many times, but Messi has remained silent. A few weeks ago, Laporta said: "We used to have a very good relationship, but there was a rift over the contract issue, which later recovered."

Secondly, from a purely football perspective, is Messi suitable for the current Barcelona coached by Flick? In theory, Messi could find his role in two positions: as a false nine or as an attacking midfielder, both of which are the roles he plays for his country.

Barcelona just won at Celta Vigo and Lewandowski scored a hat trick. The Pole is 37 years old and Messi is 38, so age should not be an issue. Messi can appear as a false nine in a system that emphasizes dynamic offense. He can cooperate with Rafinha, Olmo, Ferran and others, which is very attractive to fans.

Another option is to use him as an attacking midfielder, as Flick seems unlikely to change the formation to accommodate Messi. In this position, Messi can be more involved in the offensive organization and create opportunities with De Jong and Pedri.

The last factor is the 2026 World Cup. MLS will end in December, followed by about a two-month break during which Messi will not play. However, starting in March, he will return to Inter Miami to continue playing. Considering the upcoming World Cup, Messi may avoid over-scheduling his schedule.

Reason tells us that Messi may not play official games for Barcelona again. But as we have seen countless times, football is not always rational. Messi's words still echo in the heart of every Barcelona fan: "I hope to come back one day, not just to say goodbye..." Why not give him the farewell he deserves? Both Barcelona and Messi deserve a moment like this.