Inter Miami’s Billionaire Owner’s Barcelona Promise Revealed as Lionel Messi Prepares Farewell at $1.6 Billion New Stadium

It was a moment of aghast when Lionel Messi took an exit from FC Barcelona. Being an ever-loyal Barcelona player and supporter, Messi has started a new life now. After a torrid time at PSG, Messi is now plying his trade in Miami. To make La Pulga feel better, and for a sense of homecoming, the Inter Miami owner has given assurances to arrange a reunion with the desperate Blaugrana fans.

Messi’s affinity and commitment to Barcelona were never in question. However, the lack of funds due to the club’s overspending spoilt the deal. And now, his new team’s co-owner, Jorge Mas, has shared a comforting promise he made with the Argentinian.

What was Lionel Messi promised?

Fans mourned along with Messi, after the announcement of his departure from Barcelona. Even though Messi wanted to stay at any cost, the Catalonian club could not balance the books. Now, after convincing Messi to play for his team in Miami, the CEO of Inter Miami Jorge Mas revealed a promise of Messi’s farewell with Barcelona.

Mas said, “I gave Messi my word that I will do everything possible in the coming years so that he has the opportunity to say goodbye to his fans in Barcelona.”

Jorge Mas promised Messi so that his fans could also have a final send-off for their favorite hero. The departure in 2021 came amid much chaos with all kinds of rumors of continuing. After some intense conversations with Messi’s father, Joan Laporta, the FC Barcelona’s president, had to deny a contract renewal.

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Jorge Mas, also keeping this in mind, seemed to offer Messi the opportunity to say goodbye satisfyingly. Messi’s recent attempt to make a comeback at Barcelona failed when he joined Inter Miami after evaluating their financial situation. But looks like the reunion at his home, Camp Nou, is still possible with its all-new look.

Messi’s possible return to the majestic new Camp Nou.

After Messi’s departure, Barcelona has changed a few things. Apart from the players and partnerships, the club is revamping its home fortress. Camp Nou is being renovated to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure. The project is estimated to cost $1.6 billion in partnership with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.

Even though the complete stadium is said to be finished by 2026, it is expected to host soccer matches by the end of November 2024. Currently, Barcelona are currently using the Olympic stadium for their home matches. Lionel Messi will be ready for a homecoming once the stadium is in hosting condition, thanks to Jorge Mas.

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