Messi Details Barcelona Departure: 'I Didn't Leave As I Imagined'

Argentine star Lionel Messi has revealed details of his departure from Spanish club Barcelona in an excerpt from an interview with "Sport" newspaper, confirming that his exit was not as he had imagined or dreamed.

The current Inter Miami player stated in the interview excerpt, set to be published today, Tuesday: "I didn't leave as I imagined, as I dreamed."

These statements follow Messi's recent visit to the new Camp Nou stadium, which garnered significant attention from Barcelona fans. The former Barcelona player posted photos and a video clip on his Instagram account documenting his visit to the venue.

Messi commented on his post, saying: "Last night I returned to a place I miss from the depths of my soul, a place where I was very happy, where you made me feel a thousand times that I was the happiest person in the world. I hope that someday I can return, not just to say goodbye as a player, as I was never able to do that." This post garnered nearly 19 million likes and reflects his perspective on the circumstances of his departure from the club.

Despite the widespread photos, many Barcelona officials were unaware of Messi's visit to the stadium, admitting: "We learned about it from the post he published." To gain entry, the Argentine forward requested permission from employees of Limak Construction, the company responsible for the renovation works. After consultation, Barcelona found no objection to accepting the Argentine star's request. These events raise questions about the nature of the future relationship between Messi and the Catalan club.