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FC Barcelona: The return of Lionel Messi is taking shape

Lionel Messi back at FC Barcelona? The Catalan club is working on it.

Barça is gearing up for another election cycle, with voting set for mid-March and several candidates already in the running to become the club's next president. In this context, Lionel Messi's voice would carry enormous weight. A statement from him could shift a significant portion of the socios' votes.

For this reason, Messi is choosing silence. No instructions, no public hints, no attempts at influence—he refuses to be used as a pawn in the presidential race. His recent appearance at Camp Nou, where he came to check on the stadium renovations, reignited the passion among fans and set off a fresh wave of speculation.

Messi's history with the current board is still marked by deep tensions after a poorly handled separation and failed reunion attempts. Yet Messi is indeed considering a future at Barça. The return, however, will come later—after the electoral storm has passed and the World Cup is behind him. According to Marca, it’s hard to predict what role La Pulga could play in Barcelona. But in his mind, the plan is clear. He will return to Barça sooner or later.