Lionel Messi has once again expressed his deep affection for Barcelona, revealing that both he and his family long to return to the city that shaped his legendary career. Speaking in an interview with Diario Sport, the World Cup winner admitted that life in Barcelona still holds a special place in his heart. “I really want to go back, we miss Barcelona a lot. The children continuously, and my wife and I, talk about things about Barcelona—the idea of living there again,” Messi said, reflecting on his enduring bond with the Catalan capital.

Since leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Messi has yet to return to the Camp Nou—now under renovation—and he shared his excitement about visiting the new stadium once it’s completed. “I really want to go back to Barça’s stadium when it’s finished because since I left for Paris I didn’t go back to Camp Nou either, and then they went to Montjuïc. It’s going to be special, I’m sure,” he added.

The Argentine icon also confirmed that his family still owns their home in Barcelona and hopes to settle there permanently in the future. “We have our house, everything, so that’s what we want,” Messi concluded, hinting that his story with Barcelona may still have another chapter left. Could a future return to Camp Nou—this time as a legend in the stands—complete Messi’s love story with the club? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.