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Lionel Messi tribute at new Camp Nou has 'already been discussed' by Barcelona amid questions of Argentine GOAT's future at Inter Miami

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<p>All-time great Messi severed career-long ties with Barca in 2021 when it became apparent that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-hoped-messi-would-play-for-free-as-laporta-discusses-contract-talks-and-koemans-future/inc285ai0xr21cwyyb1uwxwzu" target="_blank">Liga giants could not afford to offer him a new contract</a>. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner headed off to French giants Paris Saint-Germain.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After two years in Ligue 1, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/david-beckham-reveals-why-lionel-messi-agreed-mls-move-inter-miami-dream-argentine-goat/blt4512ac37b62ab713" target="_blank">Messi decided to chase the American dream in 2023</a> when joining Manchester United legend David Beckham at MLS outfit Inter Miami. Questions are being asked of his future there, while talk of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-return-barcelona-impossible-end-career-mls-contract-extension-inter-miami/blt703057c7e5e4dfc6" target="_blank">an emotional return to Barcelona</a> being made is never far away.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Blaugrana are eager to see a record-shattering product of their La Masia academy system grace the field at Camp Nou again, with that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-stunning-new-images-camp-nou-completion-date-pushed-back-redevelopment-project/blt29418d7fdcb699e2" target="_blank">iconic venue having undergone a serious facelift</a> that is close to completion.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barca president Laporta told <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/videos/fc-barcelona/20250725/1002505457/primera-parte-entrevista-presidente-joan-laporta.html " target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a> when asked about getting Messi for an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/definitely-happen-barcelona-chief-confirms-plan-lionel-messi-tribute-renovated-camp-nou/blt9eeeb96bb8a1c221" target="_blank">emotional appearance in familiar surroundings</a>: "Back then, throughout the final stage of Leo’s time at Barca, we always said it: The most beautiful thing would be to inaugurate the new Spotify Camp Nou with a tribute to Leo Messi.</p><p>"I’m sure the idea has reached his family - in fact, it’s already been discussed. It’s something we’d be absolutely delighted about, but of course, it also depends on Leo and his family. I hope it happens. It would be really beautiful."</p>

WHAT LAPORTA SAID

<p>Messi’s contract at Inter Miami is due to expire at the end of the 2025 MLS campaign. A <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/will-lionel-messi-play-there-david-beckham-inter-miami-stadium-update-questions-argentine-goat-future-mls/bltc47ffcf17d74356f" target="_blank">12-month extension option is yet to be triggered</a>, with the 38-year-old playmaker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/too-easy-not-healthy-lionel-messi-playstation-soccer-mls-leave-america-ready-world-cup-argentina/blta0c3c4e597382fec" target="_blank">mulling over his options</a> as the countdown to a global title defence at the 2026 World Cup continues.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

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Joan Laporta admits that a tribute for Lionel Messi at the new Camp Nou has &quot;already been discussed&quot; by Barcelona and the Argentine&apos;s representatives.

Lionel Messi tribute at new Camp Nou has &apos;already been discussed&apos; by Barcelona amid questions of Argentine GOAT&apos;s future at Inter Miami

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