Barça candidate reveals Messi return plan: “Last dance is possible” | OneFootball

Víctor Font, candidate for the presidency of Barcelona, which will hold elections on March 15, stated that Lionel Messi’s departure “is one of the worst decisions” of Joan Laporta’s term and affirmed: “If we win the vote, Messi’s last dance is possible.”

First of all, Font proposes to appoint the Argentine as Honorary President of the institution and argued: “Messi is a role model both as a footballer and as a person. He is hardworking, committed, a leader, honest, and loves Barca. He reflects who we are as culés.” He then added: “If that’s the case, we will have the best ambassador possible.”

He went on to say that the Rosario-born star “cannot end his Barca connection with a farewell in a closed room” and commented: “He should retire on the pitch. Obviously, how this happens depends on his wishes and the situation he finds himself in at the end of 2026. The only way for him to leave as he deserves, in shorts, is if Laporta is not in charge from March 16 onward.”

He also revealed: “We are studying a strategic agreement with Inter Miami because we are complementary clubs and there are possible synergies.” The Florida franchise, which will inaugurate its new stadium in the next edition of Major League Soccer, has a contract with the left-footer until the last day of 2028.

On the other hand, the presidential candidate stated that his team is trying to generate excitement “based on facts” and referred to Blaugrana’s interest in the Cordoban Julián Álvarez: “A word to the wise: the club is not close to signing Julián because it hasn’t even spoken with Atlético de Madrid. We, on the other hand, are talking to clubs to learn about possibilities.”

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