Overview
- Barcelona amplified his Instagram post by sharing a photo and writing “Always welcome home, Leo” on the club’s social channels.
- Spanish reports attribute his nighttime stadium access to construction firm Limak, while his entourage told EFE the visit was not coordinated with club leadership.
- President Joan Laporta has publicly floated inaugurating the revamped Camp Nou with a Messi tribute match in 2026, contingent on the player’s willingness.
- Inter Miami has formally extended Messi’s deal through the end of the 2028 MLS season, underscoring that no formal talks on a return have been announced.
- Analyses note a theoretical short loan via MLS’s so‑called ‘Beckham clause’ as early as January 2026, though outlets stress there are no active negotiations.