Overview
- Laporta said the club is developing a plan for a Messi statue at Spotify Camp Nou, comparable to those of Johan Cruyff and Ladislao Kubala, pending family consent.
- He reiterated intentions to stage a tribute match for Messi once the stadium renovation is completed.
- The Barcelona president stated he had no prior knowledge of the nocturnal visit and confirmed it occurred without the current board’s involvement.
- Messi’s late-night entry and Instagram post reignited long-standing tensions from his 2021 exit, and he has not publicly embraced the club’s overtures.
- Reports describe strong emotional reactions among some first-team players, longtime staff, and supporters to Messi’s message and images.