Laporta on Messi after his Camp Nou visit: "I’d have liked a better ending" | OneFootball

Joan Laporta reiterated his stance on Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona, amidst the commotion caused by Messi's visit to Camp Nou. "I don't regret anything", stated the current president of the Catalan club, who was also in charge at that time.

The top executive justified his actions back then and emphasized that "the institution is above everything". He also added: "«, but in this case, it couldn't be. If the tribute somehow manages to fix everything that didn't go well, then fantastic”.

Regarding Messi's presence at the stadium, Laporta admitted that the news surprised him, but he avoided controversy and was straightforward. "I didn't know he would come, but Camp Nou is his home. It was a spontaneous act of Barcelonism. He finished dinner and felt like coming with some friends”, he noted.

The 63-year-old president also hinted that the relationship between them "is correct" and insisted on organizing a farewell match. He further added: "It is only fair that Leo has the most beautiful tribute in the world. When the stadium is finished, it will have a capacity for 105,000 fans”.

Regarding this event, Laporta assured that the club is already working on it. "It is the recognition of the best player in history, and we would like to offer him what he deserves. I believe I have heard his statements where he mentioned that he would also like it to be so”, he stated.

Messi's return to Barcelona, following the desire he expressed in his post, was another topic the leader touched upon, expressing that "it wouldn't be right to speculate". Finally, he concluded: "It is out of respect for the player himself, the team members, and the club's members”.

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