Barcelona to build Messi statue outside Camp Nou, reveals Laporta
Laporta said at Barca's General Assembly over the weekend: “We will build a statue of Leo Messi outside Camp Nou.
KATHMANDU: Joan Laporta has announced that Barcelona will build a statue of Lionel Messi amid reports they will try to re-sign him next summer.
- Messi left Barcelona in 2021
- He is still beloved by Barcelona fans
- Laporta says club legend will be immortalized
What Happened?
Messi left Barca after a near-20-year-long affiliation with the club in 2021 as they were unable to extend his contract due to crippling debts.
The Argentine didn’t even get a farewell appearance after his departure was announced, but Laporta has now confirmed plans to immortalize him outside the club’s famous stadium.
What They Said
Laporta said at Barca’s General Assembly over the weekend: “We will build a statue of Leo Messi outside Camp Nou. The decision has been made.”
The Bigger Picture
Rumours have been circulating that Messi could return to Camp Nou next summer, at which point his current contract at Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire.
The 35-year-old has an option to extend his stay at Parc des Princes, however, and won’t make a final decision on his future until the end of the season.
What’s Next For Messi?
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner missed PSG’s latest Ligue 1 outing against Reims due to injury but is in line to return against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
