Messi dreams of saying goodbye at the new Camp Nou stadium

History comes full circle. Lionel Messi, the man who has gone through every stage with Barcelona – from a shy teenager in Rosario to a legend considered the greatest footballer of all time – once again demonstrates that his heart still beats with the rhythm of Camp Nou. During a recent interview, the Argentine admitted that he dreams of playing at Barcelona's new stadium before he permanently retires from football.

For many fans, the news was like a ray of sunshine after a storm. Messi left the club in emotional and tumultuous circumstances, as the pandemic and Blaugrana's financial woes forced him to leave. His final match at the old Camp Nou wasn't what he deserved – there was no grand celebration, no cheers from the crowd, no triumphant lap of the stadium. There were tears, silence, and disbelief.

Now, however, there's a chance to symbolically close the story. The new Camp Nou, still under construction, is set to be a jewel of sports architecture—larger, more modern, yet retaining the spirit and magic of its predecessor. And the image of Messi running onto that pitch, even for a farewell match, sends goosebumps through every culé.

Will that be possible? Messi didn't offer a clear answer, but his words were enough to spark the imagination. He mentioned that he wanted to thank the fans in a way that wasn't possible during his departure. It's not just a matter of sport, but also of emotion and the relationship between the player and the city he has made his home.

Spanish media are already speculating on a possible scenario: after his time with Inter Miami ends, Messi could play a friendly or special "partido de despedida" in Barcelona. The club, which still cherishes his legacy, would certainly be ready for such a ceremony.

For some, it would be the return of the king. For others, it would be a moment to finally close a chapter that still hurts. And for Messi himself? Perhaps the most personal and moving farewell he could have ever dreamed of.

Because even though he's playing on the other side of the Atlantic today, Leo Messi's heart and soul are still steeped in the blaugrana colors. And if this story has an ending, it can only end in one place – the Camp Nou.