After hosting a public training session in front of 23,000 fans as a test event, Barcelona have confidently proclaimed their belief that they will soon be permitted to open up another stand in Camp Nou and increase the capacity to over 45,000, at which point they would formally return to their famous home.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta closed the door on a possible comeback of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi to the Spanish club, after the Argentinian striker made a surprising visit to the Spotify Camp Nou over the weekend for the first time since he left the city in the summer 2021.

The Barcelona chief shared an emotional eight-word reaction that perfectly captured the essence of Messi’s relationship with the club, while also giving a much-awaited update on the long-promised farewell tribute to the club’s greatest ever player.