Lionel Messi issued another emotional message to Barcelona fans
The Argentina international is set to sign a contract extension at Inter Miami in the coming weeks as he aims to stay on track to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite his rejection of an invitation to attend Barcelona's 125th anniversary gala this weekMessi remains iconic for the club, and their bond is as strong as ever.
Messi is expected to take a break from action before the end of 2025, with Inter Miami already eliminated from the MLS play offs, and that could include a return trip to Barcelona.
As part of the serialized 'The New Clam' documentary, Messi spoke about his love for the club, despite his playing career in Catalonia is over.
“I was lucky that God brought me to this place and made me spend most of my life in this wonderful club,” he said.
“It is a special club, different from all the others, and it is difficult to be a different club at the moment because of how things are handled in football today.
“The way the first team is represented, in the way we want it to be, is a great source of pride.”
Messi has already described Barcelona's start to the season as “spectacular, and despite a recent dip in domestic form, they remain ahead in the The League title race and on course for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League in 2025.
